Pastoral Support Officer

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,689.00 - £32,565.00 Annually (Actual) Term time plus INSET days

Pastoral Support Officer job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school, where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for pastoral care, is hard-working, flexible, innovative and will enjoy working collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for students. The role is ideal for candidates with a desire to support students from a diverse range of backgrounds and to be an excellent role model - making a real difference in our children’s lives, to help nurture young men and women of competence, conscience and compassion. Candidates will demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills and work closely with students to ensure they develop self-discipline and adhere to our Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will work with individual students and small groups and with families and staff, will closely monitor behaviour and attitudes, and will deliver intervention programmes. 

If you would like to work with young people within your community, are hardworking, flexible and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team, then we want to hear from you. We really value diversity and actively welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  

St Ignatius College is: 

A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual 

A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued 

A school where teachers are developed ’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’  

A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed 

Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College.  Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none.  It is an incredibly supportive environment.” 

The successful candidate will: 

Have a flexible approach, willing to work as a team player positive, committed and self-sufficient 

Be able to form and maintain professional relationships and boundaries with young people 

Be able to communicate effectively with parents and carers, external agencies and other stakeholders 

What we offer:

Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other 

Paid Personal Day

A highly organised, energetic and well-equipped Pastoral support team

Opportunities for professional development during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme and Leadership Programmes

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

 We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College.  St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.  

Closing date Friday 18 September 2026 at 9am. Interviews to be held on Friday 25 September 2026.

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

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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 St Ignatius College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 972 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Ignatius College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college

St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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