Fixed Term until end of June 2026
Immediate Start
40 hours per week, combination of day, evening and weekend work, supporting the activities and pastoral care of boarding students
Salary based on SA12, £26,118 per annum (rising in April 2026)
Main Duties
Pastoral Care
- To be a cheerful, positive, sympathetic presence to the pupils in your care, as well as enforcing discipline as appropriate.
- To maintain the safety and wellbeing of pupils in a secure and happy environment.
- To promote a good working relationship with pupils’ parents/guardians.
- Take responsibility for the organisation and operation of House duties as directed by the Housemistress/master (HsM).
- To assist in the organisation of extra -curricular activities in the evenings and weekends and to accompany extra -curricular trips as requested.
- To maintain close liaison with the HsM, Deputy HsM and Assistant Houseparent (AHP), Health Centre staff and Senior Staff where appropriate; to consult about pupils and inform the above of any reasons for concern, using the communication structures in place.
- To act as cover for the AHP in any Boarding House as required.
- To complete travel arrangements for pupils and liaise with the Safeguarding and Office team.
- To liaise with relevant staff regarding catering, maintenance and housekeeping.
- To communicate effectively with parents in whatever capacity required.
- To respect the privacy of any pupil by exercising confidentiality at all times, within the bounds of safeguarding regulations.
- Supervision of students for off-site appointments (e.g. as supervision on a school coach, using taxis or public transport or driving a private (school registered) vehicle for which mileage would be paid).
- To provide support in the provision of care for the students’ health and to liaise with the Nurses in the Health Centre, raising any causes for concern.
- To report back to appropriate staff (e.g. Health Centre or Safeguarding Administrator) ensuring to pass on information from an appointment, trip or activity.
- Escorting coaches to Chippenham / London on a rota basis at holidays/ half -terms and exeats.
Supporting Operational Staff:
- Assist with key administrative or operational departments, such as Admissions and Logistics according to the needs of the school.
Weekend duties :
- Wake -ups, bedtime routines, supporting activities in House and staffing trips, both co-curricular and sporting.
Person Specification
- Experience of working with adolescents is desirable
- Ability to inspire and develop pupils and staff
- Full of resilience, energy and perseverance
- Kind, friendly and approachable, with flexibility and empathy
- Passionate about education and learning
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Offer flexibility
- Be adaptable and have a sense of humour
- Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23 February 2026
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the vacancy may be closed early if a suitable applicant is found.
What we offer:
- Discounted membership of the St Mary’s Calne Sports Club
- Fee remission for daughters educated at St Mary’s Calne and for sons and daughters educated at St Margaret’s Preparatory School
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Life Cover
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