Job Introduction
Post: Senior Pastoral Worker (Intervention Lead)
Commencing 1st September 2026 or ASAP
37 hours per week
Term time only plus INSET days
Permanent contract
Salary: Grade H (24 - 27) £35,412 - £38,220 (actual salary £30,324 - £32,729)
At Magna Academy we have a dedicated team who work together effectively to enable us to realise our vision of preparing our students for success in the 21st century. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work. We are proud that our student outcomes and progress are very strong across the academy.
Are you a calm, confident and enthusiastic practitioner dedicated to transforming the lives of young people?
Magna Academy is seeking to recruit an exceptional Senior Pastoral Worker to join our invaluable Phoenix Team. In this vital role, you will design, deliver and track targeted support across the academy, ensuring our students overcome barriers to learning and fully maximise their education.
About the Phoenix Team
The Phoenix Team is an integral hub within Magna Academy, providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for our most vulnerable students. Our core mission is to equip students with the confidence and skills they need to thrive in the classroom and succeed in an ever-changing world.
Our comprehensive provision incorporates:
- Targeted pastoral and Teaching Assistant (TA) support
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) interventions
- 1:1 counselling and nurture groups
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) interventions
- Bespoke, tailored programmes to drive student progress
The Role and Your Impact
As a Senior Pastoral Worker, you will be at the forefront of our inclusive mission. You will be responsible for identifying students' social, emotional and mental health needs, collaborating closely with families, academy staff and external partners. By implementing targeted interventions, you will empower students to confidently access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
About You
We are looking for a committed professional with an uncompromising belief that every student deserves an outstanding education.
To be successful, you will need:
- Excellent communication and strong motivational skills.
- The ability to build robust, trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- A proven passion for improving educational and emotional outcomes for young people.
- A resilient, calm, and solution-focused approach to challenging situations.
If you uphold an inclusive ethos and are ready to provide the opportunities our students need to progress and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Next steps:
Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. We would be delighted to show you around our academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.
Please contact morchard@magna-aspirations.org or 01202 604222 to arrange a visit or an informal, confidential discussion about the role.
How to Apply:
Please complete an on-line application and return to zchallis@magna-aspirations.org
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 22nd June 2026
Interviews: Friday 26th June 2026
Learn more about Magna Academy at: http://www.magna-aspirations.org/
About Aspirations:
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment. Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198). Disclosure of a criminal background does not not automatically debar individuals from employment – consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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