Pastoral Assistant and Behaviour Officer - Maternity Cover

Arthur Mellows Village College, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7JX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,386.00 Annually (Actual)

Pastoral Assistant and Behaviour Officer - Maternity Cover job summary

MATERNITY COVER

PASTORAL ASSISTANT AND BEHAVIOUR OFFICER

Required for September 2026

Term Time plus 5 Training Days

35 hours per week - 8.00 am - 4.00 pm

One hour unpaid lunch break

Grade 6 Point 7

Actual Salary £21,386

Arthur Mellows is located in the village of Glinton on the outskirts of Peterborough. The school is very successful, oversubscribed and supported by a talented and hard-working staff. Students are well behaved and committed learners. Behaviour is excellent and students are keen to learn.

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our effective Pastoral Team to cover a maternity leave. This is a temporary role and will end of the return of the postholder. The role supports all aspects of student welfare within the College. The successful candidate will also play a leading role as a Behaviour Officer, supporting and developing provision within our Behaviour Hub. As well as being a recognisable, supportive figure for the whole student body you will respond to emotional and behavioural issues, liaise with parents, track and monitor attendance and support Heads of Year. Part of the role involves carrying out duties during school lunch breaks, these lunchtime duties can be claimed for.

The qualities of perseverance, understanding, adaptability and resolve are essential for this demanding yet highly rewarding post. This is a physical and active post. Staff are friendly and supportive and committed to ensuring all students achieve their potential.

Please apply via MyNew Term. Informal enquiries should be directed to Faye Skinner HR Officer on 01733 254062 or via email fskinner@arthurmellows.org

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 28 September 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arthur Mellows Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1672 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Arthur Mellows Village College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arthur-mellows-village-college

Arthur Mellows in an Ofsted Outstanding school located in the village of Glinton on the outskirts of Peterborough. The school is very successful and over-subscribed. Behaviour is excellent and students are keen to learn.  Arthur Mellows is part of the Four Cs Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which was originated in 2016. Two schools, Arthur Mellows Village College and Fulbridge Academy, both outstanding institutions , came together with a common interest in improving the standards for all students in Peterborough.  As at September 2026 the MAT consists of 7 schools (3 secondaries and 3 primaries). If you are interested in working for a forward-thinking Trust, with a wealth of opportunity to work across sites and phases, please contact us. Successful new recruits can look forward to extensive support and professional development which can be translated into excellent outcomes for the young people which we serve. The College prospectus is available on the website for further information. We welcome visits from prospective applicants, come and meet the staff you could be working with, arrangements can be made by contacting Sarah Cooper on 01733 254052 or email scooper@fourcsmat.org.uk

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