Pastoral Care Assistants

The King's School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious school in Kent is seeking a Pastoral Care Assistant to support students during term time. This role requires a genuine passion for working with young people and the ability to cover flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to pastoral care. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with young people and pro-active in their pastoral care.
• Availability to stand in at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Join the Pastoral Care team during term time.
• Cover flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts.

Job description

Pastoral Care Assistant

Location: Kent

School: King's School Canterbury

Salary: £12.77 to £15.98 per hour DoE + 16.5% holiday pay

Contract: Term Time

Flexible hours contracted Pastoral Care Assistants are required to join the team as soon as possible. The availability to stand in at short notice is essential.

Day, Evening, Weekend and Overnight Pastoral Care Assistants

(Term time only)

Flexible hours contracted Pastoral Care Assistants are required to join the team as soon as possible. The availability to stand in at short notice is essential. Availability of hours will be discussed at interview. Hours covered are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during term time, and so the shifts required could cover daytime, evenings, nights and weekends, depending on availability.

The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to work with young people and be pro‑active in their pastoral care. There will be a full induction provided upon start of employment.

For any information about the above post please contact Matt Thornby, Assistant Head (Boarding).

Applications including a CV and Covering letter, addressed to Matt Thornby, Assistant Head (Boarding), should be submitted online, through the King's School website at Current Job Vacancies.

Closing date for Applications: Thursday 2 October 2025 but applications will be considered if submitted earlier.

Interviews: to be held in the week beginning 6th October.

The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Further Information

King's School Canterbury

25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES

• 117 Day Boys (13-18)
• 374 Boarding Boys (13-18)
• 99 Day Girls (13-18)
• 320 Boarding Girls (13-18)
• HMC, IAPS, ISC

Phone: [phone]

Website: www.kings-school.co.uk

Closing Date: 02 November 2025