Pastoral Team Assistant - Term Time

Woodlands; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Maidstone seeks a full-time Pastoral Team Assistant to join the Student Services Department. The role involves providing essential support for student welfare, behavior, and attendance, working alongside both staff and external agencies. The candidate will assist the House Teams and report to Student Services Managers, enhancing the capacity of the pastoral support system for students in Years 7-13. Competitive salary range is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and committed individual.
• Experience in pastoral support in a school environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Student Services Department and House Teams.
• Provide guidance to students regarding welfare and attendance.
• Report to Student Services Managers and assist with pastoral concerns.

Job description

Required for January 2026

Pastoral Team Assistant

37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year

Kent Scheme C – £25,252 - £26,262

(Starting pro rata salary £22,011 - £22,891)

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed full-time member of staff to our Student Services Department as a Pastoral Team Assistant. This is a new role which will support and be part of our Student Services Department which is made up of highly experienced non‑teaching staff who are integral to pastoral support in the school, working alongside the House Team and Senior Leadership Team. The team works extensively with students, staff within the school, parents and, where appropriate, external agencies to provide guidance and support to students across a wide range of issues including in relation to student welfare, behaviour, attendance and additional needs. This role will provide additional support and capacity to the Student Services Department and the Four House Teams to follow up pastoral issues in relation to students across Years 7-13 in each House. They will report to the Student Services Managers, overseen by the Pastoral Deputy Headteacher, and will also work to support and provide additional capacity to the Attendance Manager and SEN Manager.