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Opportunity for a Pastoral Support Officer (MAT Cover) with flexible working available!This is a fixed-term position (MAT Cover) from 01 September 2026 until 21 July 2027.
Desborough College
️ Apply by: Monday 17 August 2026
Please apply via the TES OR download the attached application form and email a completed copy to View email address on tes.com
Start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Subject to satisfactory completion of necessary vetting and compliance checks.
End date: Wednesday 21 July 2027
Salary: Grade 4 (18 – 22), £28,564 - £30,917 (FTE); £24,760 - £26,800 (ACTUAL)
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we believe in taking education further. This means providing an exceptional, inclusive education to all children and young people and preparing our learners to thrive at intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal, and global levels. Through an outstanding curriculum, strong pastoral systems, and meaningful personal development, our learners' experience is inclusive, relational, and empowering.
At our Trust and Desborough College, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are pioneering, capable and courageous in our approach, committed to defying mediocrity and transforming lives through exceptional, inclusive education. We believe in social justice, collaboration and meaningful change, and we work intentionally to create the conditions for every individual to thrive.
Our culture is interconnected and people-centred: we listen, learn and co-create with our staff, pupils and communities. With deep expertise, strong relationships and flexible pathways for growth, we empower colleagues to use their voice, take intelligent risks and inspire for impact.
Joining us means becoming part of a community that challenges inequality, values everyone and shares widely what we learn. Together, we take education further—championing potential, nurturing ambition and building a future where everyone can flourish. If you want to work with purpose, passion and integrity, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Trust.
Why join us?
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a community, a career and a commitment to your wellbeing. Here’s what makes us different:
Flexible Working: We have been at the forefront of pioneering flexible working in schools since 2019 focusing on the presumption that flexible working can work unless there is a genuine operational reason that it cannot. This is achieved through our unique, transparent and inclusive flexible job design process. As a Department for Education Flexible Working Ambassador MAT, we share our expertise regionally and nationally.
Professional development: We are committed to the growth of all our colleagues. With our CPDL Wednesdays, all our staff have dedicated time for professional development and collaborative working, ensuring continuous improvement and shared best practices.
Positive work environment: Enjoy a supportive and enriching working environment with free refreshments, long service recognition, free annual flu vaccinations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering advice on wellbeing, and more.
Exceptional leadership opportunities: We provide exceptional leadership development opportunities for all our staff, enabling all colleagues to flourish and be fulfilled.
Pioneer Summit: All staff attend our collaborative annual Pioneer Summit. A fun packed day of keynote speakers, workshops and activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues across the Trust and to recognise and celebrate our achievements.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Desborough College is proud to be an all-boys comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form educating future ethical leaders aged 11 to 18. Desborough college delivers a rich, ambitious and broad curriculum and students benefit from an exciting, enriching and engaging education. We are an inclusive community in which all students, colleagues and the wider community are valued. By forming positive relationships based on kindness and respect, we create a climate for learning where both students and colleagues excel.
Following exciting internal changes, we have a fantastic opportunity to become part of our highly professional, friendly team at Desborough College. We are looking to appoint someone who is forward thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational to join us in contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Trust.
What our staff at Desborough College say:
“My line manager is on hand to help with support which has been really beneficial . I enjoy working with a variety of year groups and watching them succeed."“I appreciate the openness of leadership to take on advice.”“I appreciate the culture, the people in the school and the school and Trust leadership”
More information about our school can be found by following this link:
If our vision and values resonate with you, then apply now to be part of a community that is knowledgeable, empowered and committed to taking principled action in service to others. Join us on our mission to take education further and transform lives. We hope you will take the next step and apply before the closing date of Monday 17 August 2026 .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We’re passionate about diversity because it drives innovation, sparks creativity, and delivers better results.
Our goal? A workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the people and communities we serve. We value different experiences, perspectives, and expertise and we create an environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
Inclusive Recruitment
When we hire, we actively seek out diverse talent. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process? Just let us know—we’re here to help.
Flexible Working
We understand the importance of balancing work and life. That’s why we embrace flexibility. If you’d like to explore flexible working options, simply mention it in your application or at any stage of the process (and beyond). We’ll work with you to make it happen wherever possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other pre-employment checks will be carried out before your appointment is confirmed.
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