Pastoral Care Assistant

THE KING'S SCHOOL OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,912,000 - 25,789,000; Part time

Job summary

The King's International College Canterbury is seeking a part-time Pastoral Care Assistant to support boarders in Years 9 to 11. You will join a dedicated team and work 24 hours per week during term time, with three shifts (Mon, Tue, Sat 14:30–22:30).

You will provide pastoral and medical care, assist with boarders' domestic needs, and help maintain housekeeping as part of a collaborative team with IC staff and the Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people.
• Well-organised and caring approach.
• Able to learn School database systems and use MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and medical care to boarders in Years 9 to 11.
• Support boarders' domestic needs and oversee general housekeeping.
• Work with the IC and Health Centre staff; learn to use the School's database systems efficiently.

Skills

Experience with young people

Organised

Energy and enthusiasm

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

24 hours per week, term time only

Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

3 x shifts a week (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 14.30 - 22.30)

Reporting into the Pastoral Care Assistant Manager, a part time Pastoral Care Assistant is required to join the team.

Closely working with other staff at the International College (IC) and The King's School's Health Centre, the successful candidate will provide pastoral and medical care to boarders in Years 9 to 11, in terms of physical and mental health. They will work with other teams to cater for boarders' domestic needs and oversee general housekeeping.

The postholder will ideally have experience of working with young people and have a well-organised and caring approach, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm. The postholder is expected to be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and be able to learn how to use the School's database systems efficiently.

Closing date: 12 October 2026

The King's International College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.