Unlocking Potential Pastoral Assistant

Cirencester Kingshill School, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,020 – £27,975 actual (£26,824 – £32,597 FTE)

Unlocking Potential Pastoral Assistant job summary

Join Us in Shaping Greater Futures

At Cirencester Kingshill School, we believe in unlocking the potential of every student and supporting them to overcome barriers to success. Our ethos is rooted in high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to developing well-rounded young people who are ready for the future.

About the Role

The UPPA plays a key role in ensuring that students are supported to thrive by identifying and removing barriers to learning and personal development, including attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing needs.

• Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for students and parents/carers

• Providing day-to-day pastoral support

• Working with staff and external agencies to coordinate support

• Supporting attendance improvement

• Managing behaviour systems and supporting students

• Supporting safeguarding processes and maintaining records

Why Join Cirencester Kingshill School?

We offer a supportive environment, strong professional development and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

• Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• High-quality CPD opportunities

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone with:

• Experience working with young people

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Understanding of safeguarding and pastoral care

• Strong organisational skills and resilience

Working Hours

37 hours per week, term-time only plus INSET days

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm

Remuneration

Grade: G (Points 8–20)

Salary: £23,020 – £27,975 actual (£26,824 – £32,597 FTE), dependent on experience

How to Apply

Please complete the application form, submit a CV and covering letter.

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Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 29th June 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

Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.

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 Cirencester Kingshill School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 806 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cirencester Kingshill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cirencester-kingshill-school-cirencester

Cirencester Kingshill School, opened in 1976, as a purpose built 11-16 co-educational comprehensive. It is situated on the south east side of Cirencester approximately one mile from the centre, on a spacious site bordering open countryside. The school became an Academy in August 2011.

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