Pastoral and Spiritual Care Lead / Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of leading faith-related / spiritual / holistic development activities in an educational setting, who has empathetic listening skills, the ability to handle sensitive issues, and a developed knowledge and understanding of the major world religions is required for Avanti Court Primary School, part of Avanti Schools Trust, based in Barkingside, Ilford, Essex.
SALARY: £29,635 - £32,075 FTE / Actual Annual Salary Approx. £9,480 - £10,260 (0.31989 FTE)
LOCATION: Barkingside, Ilford, Essex
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)
WORKING HOURS: 15 hours per week, term time only
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Pastoral and Spiritual Care Lead / Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of leading faith-related / spiritual / holistic development activities in an educational setting, who has empathetic listening skills, the ability to handle sensitive issues, and a developed knowledge and understanding of the major world religions.
As the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Lead / Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and the wider school community to support pupils through guided reflection, wellbeing activities, and meaningful dialogue.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for nurturing children’s emotional and spiritual development.
DUTIES
* Foster the holistic development of students and staff—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—aligned with the school’s ethos and values
* Offer one-to-one emotional and spiritual wellbeing support, while facilitating reflective discussion groups for pupils, staff, and parents
* Collaborate with teaching, pastoral, and inclusion teams to enhance the school’s overall wellbeing and chaplaincy provision
* Plan and deliver assemblies, immersive workshops, and community outreach activities, while creating meaningful wellbeing resources
* Develop and evaluate the chaplaincy programme, supporting the induction of new members and contributing to a spiritually nurturing school culture
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Empathic listening skills, excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
* Ability to act upon own initiative
* A warm, friendly attitude that makes the person approachable for students, staff, and parents
* For faith schools: Practicing Krishna Consciousness and a deep understanding of its beliefs and practices
* Experience of leading faith-related / spiritual activities in an educational setting
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
BENEFITS
* Great opportunities for professional development
* NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
* O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
* Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
* Cycle-to-work Scheme
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13732
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