Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner / Holistic Development

Avanti Schools Trust; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner to foster the emotional, spiritual, and mental development of students and staff. This part-time role involves providing support, leading spiritual activities, and engaging with local faith communities. Ideal candidates will possess empathetic listening skills and a deep understanding of major world religions, particularly Krishna Consciousness. Join a nurturing environment where your contributions will significantly impact the holistic wellbeing of the school community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

NEST pension scheme

Discounts through O2

Specsavers vouchers

Flexible working options

Eligible for NUS Card

CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading faith-related/spiritual activities in education.
• Strong empathetic listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one emotional and spiritual support to students.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance wellbeing and chaplaincy services.
• Organize workshops and facilitate discussion groups.

Skills

Empathetic listening

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Proactive work ethic

Understanding of Krishna Consciousness

Experience in leading spiritual activities

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner with a background in leading faith-related, spiritual, or holistic development activities within an educational setting. The ideal candidate will possess empathetic listening skills, the ability to handle sensitive issues, and a comprehensive understanding of major world religions. This position is based at Avanti House Primary School, part of the Avanti Schools Trust, located in Stanmore, North West London.

SALARY: £29,635 - £32,075 FTE / Approx. £9,480 - £10,260 (0.31989 FTE) annually

LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London (HA7)

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

WORKING HOURS: 15 hours per week, during term time

Job Overview

This role involves fostering the holistic development of students and staff—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—in alignment with the school's ethos and values. Responsibilities include providing one-to-one emotional and spiritual support, facilitating reflective discussion groups, and engaging with local faith communities.

Key Duties

• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral, and inclusion teams to enhance wellbeing and chaplaincy services
• Lead assemblies, develop spiritual and wellbeing resources, and coordinate liturgical events
• Support Collective Worship through assemblies and resource development
• Organize immersive workshops for festival days and spiritual topics
• Facilitate spiritual insight discussion groups for students, staff, and parents
• Develop social outreach initiatives for students to engage with the community
• Create emotional and spiritual wellbeing content (videos, newsletters, etc.)
• Support induction processes for new staff and students
• Provide support and guidance during times of bereavement and personal difficulties
• Assist heads of year and inclusion teams as part of the pastoral system

Candidate Requirements

• Empathetic listening and excellent communication skills
• Organizational and presentation skills
• Proactive with the ability to work independently
• A warm, approachable demeanor for students, staff, and parents
• Practicing Krishna Consciousness with a deep understanding of its beliefs and practices
• Experience in leading faith-related/spiritual activities in education
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme (eligibility dependent)
• Discounts through O2, Specsavers vouchers
• Flexible working options
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs including retreats, yoga, and wellness apps
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Pre-employment Checks

The organization is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, with additional references and checks as required.

Application Process

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

Job Reference: AWDO-P13389

This vacancy is advertised by AWD online on behalf of Avanti Schools Trust. It offers part-time, permanent roles in education and related services in Stanmore, North West London.