Pastoral Care Officer St Columba RC Primary Posted Term Tim

St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Pastoral Care Officer

Permanent position

Contract for 30 hours per week Monday to Friday (term time only) hours to be agreed at interview.

Grade:
Grade F £31,022 to £34,434 pro rata
Actual Salary: £21,032 to £23,345

Required:

As soon as possible

The Governors of St Columba’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Pastoral Care Officer to join our school.

We are looking for a person who:

• Is a practicing Catholic/Christian or has a commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Has recent experience of working with children in a primary school.
• Has a passion for working with young children and is kind, caring and flexible.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Is an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of what can be achieved.
• Is able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team.
• Is able to form successful relationships with parents.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and inclusive school.
• A committed staff team.
• Well‑motivated pupils.

A school committed to staff wellbeing and a commitment to personal and professional development.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager Sharon Calvert to arrange an appointment on offi or phone  for further information.

Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher by Friday 23rd January 2026.

Short listing on Monday 26th January 2026, interviews on Friday 30th January 2026.

This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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