Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner / Holistic Development

Avanti Schools Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Avanti Schools Trust seeks a dedicated Pastoral and Spiritual Wellbeing Practitioner for part-time work in Barkingside, Ilford. The role is focused on nurturing children's emotional and spiritual development, involving close collaboration with staff and the community. The ideal candidate possesses strong empathetic skills and experience in faith-related activities, contributing to a supportive school culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

Discounts through O2, Specsavers vouchers

Flexible working arrangements

Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs including retreats, yoga, and wellness apps

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading faith-related/spiritual activities in an educational setting.
• Practicing Krishna Consciousness with a deep understanding of its beliefs and practices.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Foster holistic development of students and staff emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
• Provide one-to-one emotional and spiritual wellbeing support for pupils.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the school’s wellbeing and chaplaincy services.

Skills

Empathetic listening

Communication

Organization

Presentation

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 role is based at Avanti Court Primary School, part of Avanti Schools Trust, located in Barkingside, Ilford, Essex.

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

LOCATION: Barkingside, Ilford, Essex (IG6)

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

WORKING HOURS: 15 hours per week, during term time

Job Overview

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about nurturing children’s emotional and spiritual development. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and the wider school community to support pupils through guided reflection, wellbeing activities, and meaningful dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Foster holistic development of students and staff—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—aligned with the school’s ethos and values.
• Provide one-to-one emotional and spiritual wellbeing support, and facilitate reflective discussion groups for pupils, staff, and parents.
• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral, and inclusion teams to enhance the school’s wellbeing and chaplaincy services.
• Plan and deliver assemblies, immersive workshops, and community outreach activities, creating meaningful wellbeing resources.
• Develop and evaluate the chaplaincy programme, supporting new members and nurturing a spiritually supportive school culture.

Candidate Requirements

• Empathetic listening skills, excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• A warm, approachable attitude towards students, staff, and parents.
• Practicing Krishna Consciousness with a deep understanding of its beliefs and practices.
• Experience leading faith-related/spiritual activities in an educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Benefits

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

Pre-employment Checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers must undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references prior to employment.

Application Process

By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client for recruitment purposes. Please quote JOB REF: AWDO-P13566.

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