Pastoral Support - Compassionate Schools Coach

Overview

Location:

Quest Academy, Rugby

Role:
Compassionate Schools Coach

Contract:

Full Time;
Permanent;
Term Time

Hours:

38 hours per week;
Term Time Only

Salary: C24 – D28; FTE £26,228.16 - £29,158.39;
Actual £22,434.00 - £24,940.34;
Plus SSA £750 (Pro rata)

Closing Date: 11 February 2026 | Interviews: 23 February 2026

Location and context:
Quest Academy serves learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, ages 7–19 (transition at 16).

• To work within all key stage areas, to support learners, delivering 1-2-1, small group and class interventions where needed.

Quest Academy is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment and prioritises the well-being of each learner, tailored to their strengths and challenges. It aims to enable learners to reach their fullest potential and grow into confident, compassionate, and positive members of society.

Quest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

• Be reliable, committed and have experience.
• Be caring, trustworthy and an excellent role model for learners with clear motivation to work in a school that seeks to be the best that it can be, amongst staff, learners, parents and governors who are all dedicated to learning and continual improvement.