Residential Pastoral Assistant
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Dean Close Foundation is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Pastoral Assistant to join our boarding community and support pupils’ pastoral, spiritual, and personal development.
Working as part of a boarding house team, you will provide day-to-day care and welfare support for pupils, contribute to house activities and events, and encourage students’ academic, social, and spiritual growth. You will also play an active role in the wider life of the school, supporting our Co-curricular programme of activities such as sport, music, outdoor pursuits, as well as assisting with lesson supervision and invigilation.
In partnership with the Chaplaincy team, the role includes leading Christian Union groups, Bible studies, and services, contributing to chapel life, and offering pastoral and administrative support. Ongoing ministry training and regular mentoring form an important part of the role.
The successful candidate will be a graduate (or equivalent), highly motivated, well organised, and confident working with children and young people. You will demonstrate strong Christian faith, integrity, teamwork, initiative, and a genuine desire to grow in Gospel ministry within a Christian educational setting.
This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising evangelical Christian.
Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.
Internal applicants
Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.
The Foundation
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Some of our available benefits
Discounted tickets to the Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
Cycle to Work Scheme for all staff
Enhanced holiday
Electric Car Scheme available for staff
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