Pastoral Support

St Clare's; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership

National College CPD platform

Job summary

St Clare's School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support worker to join our Esteem MAT team. The role is 33.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year), 8:30am–15:30pm with 16:30pm finish on Wednesdays. This permanent post supports students with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The role offers a competitive salary (£31,015–£33,672 FTE) and a Grade F scale (£24,259–£26,337). DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Supports students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Support students to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
• Contribute to a positive school environment and pastoral care team.

Job description

Pastoral Support at St Clare's School

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/SCS/14157
• Location: Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
• Salary: £31,015.00 - £33,672.00 Annually (FTE)
• Support Pay Scale Grade: Grade F (Points 15-20) £24,259 - £26,337 Per Annum
• Hours Per Week: 33.5
• Weeks Per Year: 39
• Closing Date: Midnight, Wed 14th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions Available: 2
• Interview Date(s): 21st October 2026

About this Role

Job Title: Pastoral Support

Location: St Clare's School

Grade/Scale: Support Grade F (15-20)

Actual salary: £24,259 - £26,337 Per Annum

Contract: 33.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year) - 8:30am - 15:30pm (16:30pm finish on Wed)

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people?

Do you have the skills, resilience and empathy to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs?

St Clare's School is seeking a dedicated and proactive pastoral support worker to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our students to thrive—emotionally, socially, and academically.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head of School and more information about St Clare's School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Debra Sibley (HR Advisor) on [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Safeguarding Statement

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. Esteem Multi-Academy Trust's Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff working in or on behalf of the MAT.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.