Pastoral Assistant

Canon Slade School

Pastoral Assistant

 Grade E SCP 11 – 17 (£25,979 - £28,770)

Actual Salary £22,245.85 - £24,635.79

37 Hours Per Week

Term Time Plus 5 Days

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people? 

If so, Canon Slade School would love to hear from you!

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

 Main Duties:

Assist with the pastoral duties of a year group, under the direction of the Head of Year

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service
• has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students’ attainment and personal development
• demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students
• has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
• is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues

 The working hours will be:

Monday to Wednesday: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Thursday and Friday: 8.30am to 4.15pm.

These hours include a 30-minute unpaid break.

 In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• fantastic facilities

 Application information:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024 @ 9.00am

Interviews: TBC