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PASTORAL ASSISTANT
37 HOURS PER WEEK / 40 WEEKS PER YEAR
(term time including inset days + 1 week holiday working)
SCALE 5 POINTS 9 - 12
FTE SALARY £26,409 - £27,711 (ACTUAL SALARY £23,197 - £24,341 PA)
We are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, adaptable individual to join our successful Student Services Department. To provide support to students and parents in terms of positive behaviour, attitude, attendance, physical wellbeing and pastoral care to enable students to make relevant progress and engage in their learning.
Previous experience of working with children (11-16) preferably in an educational setting is required and experience of dealing with external agencies would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have excellent and efficient organisational skills, strong interpersonal skills combined with strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills (Microsoft Office & SIMS). They will also have a calm and tactful approach, the ability to work to tight deadlines and be emotionally resilient.
The FitzWimarc School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to student achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement within the community.
We can offer you:
- A school setting with strong standards of behaviour
- CPD opportunities available to all staff (including a subscription to National College)
- A warm and welcoming working environment
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the school gym
The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date.
Please apply using the application form on this site and return to hr@fitzwimarc.com or for further information, please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (midnight)
Interviews: TBC