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Pastoral Support Worker

St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School · Bristol · Bristol, City of

Job description

Governors of this outstanding Catholic 11-16 school wish to appoint a Pastoral Support Worker to provide high-quality support that enables all students to achieve their full potential. As a vibrant community of faith and learning, St Bernadette’s is committed to developing the whole person within a caring Christian environment where every individual is valued. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students’ wellbeing, engagement and progress, working closely with staff, families and external agencies to help all young people thrive.

You are:

    • Committed to assisting in the academic and personal progress of students, and promoting it within the school.
    • An enthusiastic pastoral worker, with effective strategies to develop and strengthen the role.
    • Empathetic - able to build a rapport with students, staff and other stakeholders of all ages, ability and background.
    • Well-organised, proactive, and a supportive team player.
    • An excellent communicator, courteous and sensitive, with good interpersonal skills
    • Flexible, adaptable - with a positive approach to working in a structured environment.

    You will:

    • Support the Pastoral Leader and SLT in managing the day to day organisation of the allocated tasks and pupils, which includes all areas of administration that involve direct interface with students and parents.
    • Help the Pastoral Leader and SLT to promote the academic and personal progress of students assigned to them.
    • Provide a significant presence in the school, ensuring students are in class.
    • Play a significant role in part of the safeguarding team within the school

    We can offer:

    • Happy, friendly and talented students
    • Enthusiastic, committed and friendly staff
    • Strong academic results
    • A school with strong care, support and guidance
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    About this school

    St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–16

    Not rated
    Pupils
    754
    Avg teacher salary
    £53,518
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    17:1

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

    OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

    Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

    Location

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    Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS14 9LS

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    Salary
    £33,119.00 - £35,570.00 Annually (FTE) BG9 S/P 17-21 Term-time only 8.00am-4.15pm (3.45pm Friday) (45 min lunch)
    Contract
    Permanent
    Working pattern
    Full time
    Posted
    12 October 2026
    Closing date
    5 November 2026

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