About the role
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
Permanent / Part time
Term time plus one week (36 weeks per year)
35 hours per week
Actual salary £19,218.59 (£25,396.00 FTE)
Required from September 2025
STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join the Senior School Wellbeing Team at STAHS. This is a key role focused on supporting the emotional wellbeing of our students and providing front-line pastoral care to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The successful candidate will engage directly and regularly with students, staff, and parents, playing an integral part in delivering wellbeing programmes and pastoral initiatives aligned with our Teach to 25 philosophy. As part of the centralised Wellbeing Team, led by the Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Pastoral Assistant will work closely with teaching staff, Heads of Year, and the Sixth Form Leadership Team to promote a positive and supportive school environment.
This is a permanent position offered on a part-time basis, term time plus one week (36 weeks per year), 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
The preferred start date for this position is September 2025.
In return we offer:
- Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
- Use of sports facilities, including gym* (*Conditions apply)
- An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
- Competitive salary
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2 June 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 June 2025
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065
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