Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner / Holistic Development

Avanti Schools Trust; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner to lead spiritual and holistic development activities. This role involves providing emotional support, facilitating reflective discussions, and enhancing the overall wellbeing of students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess empathetic listening skills and a deep understanding of spirituality. With a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare, you will play a vital role in fostering a supportive school culture. Join this forward-thinking team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the school community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

NEST pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers vouchers

Flexible working

NUS Card

CSSC membership

Wellness programs

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading spiritual activities in educational settings.
• Deep understanding of spirituality and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to enhance wellbeing and chaplaincy services.
• Provide individual emotional and spiritual support to students.
• Plan and deliver assemblies and workshops for spiritual development.

Skills

Empathetic listening

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner with experience in leading spiritual/holistic development activities in an educational setting, possessing empathetic listening skills, the ability to handle sensitive issues, and a developed knowledge of major world religions is required for Avanti Meadows and Avanti Brook Schools, part of Avanti Schools Trust, based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

SALARY: £27,715 - £29,578 FTE / Actual Annual Salary Approx. £13,299 - £14,193 (0.47983 FTE)

LOCATION: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)

WORKING HOURS: 22.5 hours per week, term time only

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner with experience in leading spiritual and holistic activities within an educational setting. The ideal candidate will have empathetic listening skills, the ability to handle sensitive issues, and a thorough understanding of major world religions.

As the Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner, you will foster the holistic development of students and staff—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—aligned with the schools’ ethos and values.

You will offer one-to-one emotional and spiritual support, facilitate reflective discussion groups for pupils, staff, and parents, and contribute to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing programs of the schools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral, and inclusion teams to enhance overall wellbeing and chaplaincy services.
• Plan and deliver assemblies, workshops, and outreach activities; create wellbeing resources.
• Develop and evaluate the chaplaincy program, support induction of new members, and nurture a spiritually supportive school culture.
• Provide individual emotional and spiritual support to students.
• Facilitate spiritual insight discussion groups for staff, students, and parents.
• Offer support and guidance during bereavement and social or personal difficulties.
• Support heads of year and the inclusion team as part of the wellbeing system.
• Design and deliver workshops for festivals and special days.
• Create wellbeing content such as videos and newsletters.
• Assist in the induction of new staff and students.

Candidate Requirements

• Empathetic listening, excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Approachable, warm personality suitable for working with students, staff, and parents.
• Dedicated spiritual practice and deep understanding of spirituality.
• Experience in leading spiritual activities in educational settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• O2 discounts, Specsavers vouchers, flexible working, NUS Card, CSSC membership, wellness programs, cycle-to-work scheme.

Pre-employment Checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers must have an Enhanced DBS check, and appointments are subject to references and other checks.

Application Process

By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client for recruitment purposes.

Job Ref: AWDO-P13388

This position is advertised by AWD online on behalf of the Avanti Schools Trust.