Join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and be part of educating the workforce of the future, whilst receiving training and development to support your transition into an exciting new career.
We’re really keen to hear from enthusiastic, committed potential employees of the future. For our part, we will provide you with a rewarding career and the development and support you need to make this transition successful.
You will become part of the SGS family, which includes other schools within the Trust and SGS College.
Many valuable staff benefits. Including:
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Free Parking
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Cycle to work scheme
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Discounted shopping benefits
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Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff
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Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources via SGS College’s occupational health portal.
What support is available to me?
You will be invited to attend our comprehensive induction programme and get up to date with all statutory and mandatory training. You will be entitled to a selection of training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal development.
Pastoral Support Assistant and DDSL
SCP A5, £25,583 per annum, pro-rated
Contract Term: Full time, term time only (39 weeks)
At Berkeley Green UTC, we don’t just support students, we safeguard, nurture, and empower them to thrive both in education and beyond.
We are seeking an exceptional Pastoral Support Assistant and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead who believes, deeply and unwaveringly, that strong pastoral care and vigilant safeguarding are at the heart of transformational education. This is a unique opportunity to work in a setting where relationships matter, where students are known as individuals, and where every adult plays a vital role in keeping them safe, supported, and successful.
Why this role matters
Our students arrive with ambition, but for some, success depends on the strength of the support around them. They need a trusted adult who will listen, act, and advocate, ensuring that their wellbeing is prioritised and that barriers are addressed quickly and effectively.
You won’t simply provide pastoral support; you will:
- Act as a key safeguarding presence within the UTC, supporting and deputising for the DSL
- Respond to concerns with professionalism, care, and a clear understanding of procedures
- Build trusted relationships with students, enabling them to feel safe, heard, and supported
- Work closely with families, staff, and external agencies to secure the best outcomes
- Deliver targeted interventions to strengthen emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-regulation
What makes Berkeley Green UTC different
Step into our UTC and you’ll feel it instantly – a culture built on professionalism, respect, and genuine human connection.
- Students are polite, motivated, and purposeful
- Staff know every learner, because relationships matter here
- Learning is cutting-edge, employer-informed, and future-focused
- Facilities are state-of-the-art, designed with industry partners
- Education is both academic and technical, equally valued
This is a place where you can truly immerse yourself in your subject, supported by colleagues who are experts in their fields and a community that believes in what education can be.
The person we are looking for
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- Can confidently manage and respond to safeguarding concerns, following procedures with precision
- Builds positive, trusting relationships with students, particularly those who may be vulnerable
- Communicates effectively with staff, families, and external professionals
- Is highly organised and able to maintain accurate, detailed safeguarding records
- Can remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in complex or sensitive situations
- Works proactively as part of a team, sharing information and supporting colleagues
- Has the confidence to challenge where necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
- Is reflective, resilient, and committed to continuous professional development
Above all, we are looking for someone who understands that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, takes pride in supporting young people through both challenge and success, and is committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and able to flourish.
Beyond the classroom
At Berkeley Green UTC, support extends beyond lessons. You will:
- Contribute to a curriculum shaped by industry and opportunity
- Work alongside employers and partners who enrich learning
- Support students as they progress to top universities, apprenticeships, and careers
- Play a full role in a community where collaboration and shared purpose matter
A place where you can thrive
This is more than a job; it’s a place where your work has meaning.
You will join a community that:
- Values integrity, respect, and professionalism
- Invests in high-quality CPD and career development
- Encourages innovation and celebrates excellence
- Believes that great teaching changes lives
We offer:
- A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
- Comprehensive induction and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A warm and collaborative team culture
- Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
- Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
If you are ready to inspire, challenge, and make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to hear from you. Come and be part of something different. Come and be part of Berkeley Green UTC.
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Interviews: TBC
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
