Pastoral Support

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: H4
• Additional allowances:

  H4

Pastoral Support job summary

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

H4 pro rata -

37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week for training days) Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3.30pm

The successful candidate will be joining our outstanding pastoral team to add capacity. You will be part of a dedicated team providing high quality support to students, parents and staff. The ability to multi-task is essential, along with a proactive attitude.

Please do not apply if you are not able to commit to the hours advertised. Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 3.30pm Salary - H4 £23,893 (pro rata actual = £21,500 approx.) Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Experience in Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge of SIMS would be desirable.

The successful candidate will: work effectively with children within the pastoral setting.

possess an excellent telephone manner and call handling skills.

have a friendly and caring personality.

be able to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to work under their own initiative.

have the emotional intelligence to deal with difficult and confidential situations.

possess the common sense and ability to think on their feet. Applicants should have excellent IT, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Interviews will take place the following week. CV’s are not accepted as a form of application and will not be considered. Barnwell School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment references Barnwell is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Barnwell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school

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