Pastoral AssistantEDV​/SPASPCVA​/

Are you passionate about making a difference in supporting secondary school students in overcoming barriers to learning?

At St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of Our Lady of Our Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we are looking for an experienced, committed driven Pastoral Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team. This fixed-term role until 31 August 2026, full-time role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the academic, social, and emotional development of our students within a welcoming school environment grounded in Catholic virtues.

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school and is located in the historic city of Lincoln. We are part of Our Lady of Our Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together 36 Catholic primary and secondary schools in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Our School - St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy - Lincoln

• Work 37 hours per week, term time only.
• Play a role in fostering students' well‑being and academic success.
• Work closely with Head of Year, senior leader, and external agencies.
• Design and implement tailored support programmes to improve behaviour, attitudes, and engagement.
• Develop one-to-one mentoring relationships and group interventions to support students' learning and personal development.
• Coordinate with external agencies and families to address individual needs and enhance social and emotional well‑being.
• Assist with the smooth transition of student at key stages in their educational journey.
• Maintain accurate records, including safeguarding-related actions, and uphold confidentiality in all interactions.

• Actual salary of £22,415 – £23,506 per annum (Band 3 Scale Point 6-9)
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks:
    From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
  • A welcoming community:
    Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
  • Term time only working.

Thursday 12th March 2026 at 9.00 am

To be confirmed

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact school office at to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

We do not require you to be Catholic to work for our Trust and warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long‑term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre‑employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.