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Pastoral Support Officer 
Grade 7- £30,024 - £33,699 (pro rata & pay award pending)
Permanent- Full Time- Term Time Only (plus one week).
Required to start 1st September 2026 pending DBS Clearance.
 
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is a warm, welcoming, community focussed school in the village of Ushaw Moor, near Durham. We are a very proud school who believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for all of our children, families and staff.

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Officer from September 2026. This will be a full-time, term-time only.

We are seeking someone who:
Will support children and families to regularly attend school
Will support the educational, emotional and physical wellbeing of children
Will support our families without judgement     
is approachable and happy to help
has a caring, nurturing attitude towards children and adults
positive outlook and resilience! 

In return, we can offer you:
a strong, supportive and inclusive school ethos 
happy, enthusiastic children who take pride in their school
a talented and hardworking school team
a supportive and nurturing Senior Leadership Team and Governing
Body who will support and value your contribution to school.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office to book a place.
 
This post is not open to job share.
 
The Calculation of term time only plus ONE week’ pay
 
 Term time only plus ONE additional week’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• ONE additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 1 week; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:
 
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
39 weeks (term time plus 1) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
 
 Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
39 weeks (term time plus 1) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
 
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
 
Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June at 12pm.
Interviews will take place on Friday 26th June.
 
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LF

Tel: 0191 3730622
Email: silvertree@durhamlearning.net

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 (pro rata & pay award pending)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer