Pastoral Assistant
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.30 to 15.30, term time only
Grade 7 £32,061 to £36,363 (£23,812 to £27,748 pro rata) – pay award pending
Required for September 2026
The Governors of this very successful Catholic High School wish to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and caring Pastoral Assistant to join our already strong and dedicated Pastoral Team.
This role will offer the successful candidate exciting challenges that will be both rewarding and fulfilling and will support you in achieving your own personal career goals and aspirations.
Cardinal Allen is a great place to work and an excellent community to belong to. We receive tremendous support from our parent body and our committed group of Governors. Our pupils actively engage in all aspects of school life, and there is a culture of mutual support and openness.
Governors hope to appoint someone who will:
- Have experience working in / with a school or educational related setting;
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being are achieved;
- Have high expectations of both themselves and those they work with;
- Be willing to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of our school;
- Always be willing to go the extra mile for our children.
Cardinal Allen is a forward looking, oversubscribed, outstanding Catholic school, evaluated by Ofsted as a ‘good school’. Inspectors said, ‘Pupils are happy to attend this kind and welcoming school. Pupils achieve well. This is because leaders set high expectations for all pupils’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Application forms and further details are available via the school website. Candidates are more than welcome to call the Headteacher for an informal discussion or to visit the school prior to application. The closing date for applications is 15th May 2026 at 9.00am. Applications should be emailed to head@cardinalallen.co.uk.
