Pastoral Worker

Chantry Primary Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,808.00 Annually (Actual)

Pastoral Worker job summary

The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton and Bedford. The Trust currently consists of Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy, Ferrars Junior school , Warden Hill Infant School and Lakeview School.

At Chantry, our school ethos is built upon our unique school values (which incorporate British Values), these include unity, respect, tolerance and friendship. With high expectations and standards, exciting wow-factors and a book based learning experience, fostering a love of reading, we believe that Chantry offers an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Chantry is a successful school which is a unique and exciting place to be. Children succeed at Chantry thanks to high quality learning experiences provided by our extensive and dedicated team. They also enjoy our creative approach to learning and feel secure in our caring school environment.

Pastoral Worker

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring individual who has the expertise to join our successful Pastoral Team here at Chantry Primary Academy.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of high-quality services, improve outcomes for young children and families, and have a positive impact on their lives.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm and Friday 8.30am-4.00pm term time plus 5 INSET days.

Salary: £29,292 actual annual

Visits to tour our school sites are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Please contact Gemma Patterson-gpatterson@chantryprimaryacademy.co.uk/ 01582 706500 to arrange a visit, answer any queries or for an informal chat.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Chantry Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chantry Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chantry-primary-academy

Chantry Primary Academy

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