Pastoral Support Assistant

Job introduction

Longhill High School is seeking to recruit a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our supportive and enthusiastic pastoral team. If you are dedicated to helping students develop their full potential; calm, patient and flexible; capable of creative thinking and excited by the prospect of a challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will be the key support to the head of year. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive pastoral support and be responsible for addressing the day-to-day concerns of students, parents, and staff members. This role involves handling parental enquiries, supervising students, assisting with administrative tasks, and supporting the overall well-being of students through mentoring and behavioural management.

In March 2024 Ofsted said that ‘Leaders support staff well. They are mindful of their workload. Staff feel motivated and valued. They are grateful for the encouragement and they receive and feel that it is helping them improve.’

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: From September 2025

About the role

Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy.

Closing date: Midday Monday 21 July 2025

Interview date: Week of the 28 July 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: jimmy@longhill.org.uk or personnel@longhill.org.uk

Telephone: (01273) 304086

Website: https://longhill.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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