Pastoral Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade E SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
Full time, Term Time plus 5 days -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
8th Jun 2026
Pastoral Assistant (x2 positions)
Location: St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£26,823 – £28,141 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: Full time, Term Time plus 5 days, Permanent
Required from: ASAP
St. Bede’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.
St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team.
We have an exciting opportunity for two Pastoral Assistants to support the delivery of an efficient and effective support service to the Pastoral team at St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College. These roles are vital in the day-to-day running of the school and will include directed work with pupils. This role will report to the Pastoral Manager.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in the education sector.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy school environment.
- A professional, approachable, and confidential manner.
We provide:
- Excellent care and support for all staff
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
- A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
How to apply
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th June 2026
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
