SGS Berkeley Green UTC

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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:

Free Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted shopping benefits

Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff

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.

We are seeking an exceptional Pastoral Support Practitioner who believes, deeply and consistently, that strong pastoral care is central to unlocking a young person’s potential. This is an opportunity to work in a setting where students are known as individuals, where support is purposeful, and where your contribution directly shapes both outcomes and wellbeing.

Pastoral Support Practitioner

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 empower them to overcome barriers, develop resilience, and succeed both academically and personally.

Why this role matters

Our students arrive with ambition, but for some, their success depends on the strength of the guidance and care they receive. They need a trusted adult who will listen, respond, and act, ensuring that every concern is addressed and every barrier to learning is reduced.

You will not simply respond to issues as they arise; you will:

Act as a first point of contact for student concerns, providing reassurance, guidance, and direction

Deliver targeted 1:1 support, helping students build confidence, resilience, and independence

Work proactively with the Pastoral Behaviour Support team to maintain high expectations for behaviour and engagement

Support students in moments of difficulty, ensuring they remain connected to learning and the wider UTC community

Champion the progress, wellbeing, and achievement of vulnerable learners, including looked after and previously looked after children

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

We are looking for someone who:

Builds strong, trusting relationships with students and acts with empathy and professionalism

Can confidently support behaviour for learning and respond effectively to incidents

Has excellent communication skills, working constructively with staff, families, and external agencies

Is highly organised and able to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities

Provides calm, solution-focused support during challenging situations

Demonstrates initiative and takes responsibility for following through on concerns

Works effectively as part of a team, contributing to a shared commitment to student success

Is committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, and the holistic development of every young person

Above all, we are looking for someone who sees beyond immediate challenges, understands the wider context of a young person’s life, and is driven to ensure every student feels supported, safe, and able to thrive.

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.

Date Posted: 18/06/2026

Deadline for applications: 03/07/2026

Location: SGS Berkeley Green UTC, Gloucestershire

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