Weekend and Evening Pastoral Assistant
Taunton School
Taunton School International Middle School, The Grange, Kingston St Mary, Taunton, TA2 8HP
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £8.15 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 November 2017
Job overview
- Job Title: Weekend and Evening Pastoral Assistant (Non-Residential)
- Job Reference No: 17-18007
- Responsible to: Mary Allen, Head of Taunton School International Middle School Hours per week: 13.5 hours, during term time only
- Salary: £8.15 per hour
- Closing date: Midnight on 2nd November 2017
Background Information:
Taunton School is just over 170 years old. It is an Independent School for over 1000 boys and girls, aged from 2 to 18 years with approximately 350 boarders. The aim of the School is to prepare young people to shape the world in the 21st century. Taunton School International (TSI) was set up by Taunton School in 1996 to provide a first step for international students wishing to complete their education in a British school. It is located on the school campus, is fully residential and has places for 84 boys and girls aged 15 to 17 years. It shares the school’s facilities and is part of the school community.
In September 2012, TSI expanded by opening Taunton School International Middle School (TSIMS) for children aged 9 to 14 years. TSIMS is located three miles off campus at The Grange, Kingston St Mary.
Overall Purpose:
Pastoral Assistants work under the direction of the Houseparents who report to the Head of Middle School. With other members of the pastoral team, they are responsible for upholding the strong pastoral system of the school. Their duties take place at the weekends and occasionally during weekday evenings. The ethos of the school is a shared responsibility to which all staff are expected to make a significant contribution. The expectation is that staff will be positive and contribute cheerfully to the life and work of the school.
This position would suit a flexible and adaptable person who has experience of working with children and can demonstrate good communication and pastoral skills with an ability to empathise with international students. The successful candidate will help run the boarding house, deliver the leisure programme and provide pastoral care to the students at Taunton School International Middle School.
Please see our job description for full details.
Application Process:
Candidates should complete their application form electronically and email it, together with a short covering letter. A Taunton School application form must be used and there is no need to submit a CV.
Alternatively, applications can be posted to the HR Department at the main School address.
Please email your completed and signed application form and covering letter to: tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Thursday 2nd November 2017 with interviews on the 9th and 10th November 2017.
Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and a successful enhanced DBS check.
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About Taunton School
Welcome
Founded in 1847, we are an innovative, forward thinking co-educational, non-selective independent school set in a beautiful 56-acre campus in Somerset.
Our purpose is to enable each child to embrace their individuality, explore their passions and develop into confident, well-rounded adults ready to make a positive impact on the world.
Our school rests on four key pillars: a culture of ambition, a mindset for life, a sense of belonging and a global community. Three key values are espoused by all students and staff: humility, engagement and kindness. Our community is aspirational yet unpretentious. We seek to develop quiet self-confidence in our pupils, with no hint of arrogance. We encourage all students to engage fully with the range of opportunities available to them and, above all, we ask them to look after one another.
Working at Taunton School
Taunton School is a large, exciting and diverse organisation. We employ over 600 staff in our school community, in a variety of teaching and support roles, many of whom work for us all year round.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. We are also a Menopause Aware Employer.
We are ambitious for all and offer a working environment that is welcoming, and where you can thrive and feel a real sense of belonging.
It’s not just our students we take care of, so as well as the chance to work in an inspiring environment, with beautiful surroundings, we offer the following benefits to staff:
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement
- Pension Schemes Teaching Staff and Support Staff
- Fee remission for Teaching staff
- Death in Service benefits (linked to pension)
- Simply Health (subsidised health plans)
- BUPA Everyday Rewards
- Marsh 24/7 Employee Assistance
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
- Paid Compassionate leave
- Discounted membership of the school's Gym
- Access to onsite subsidised refreshment in our state of the art dining facility
- Free parking
- Specsavers Eye-care scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing resources
ISI report
Taunton School received exceptional feedback in most recent inspection report
Taunton School is celebrating after it has received exceptional feedback following an inspection by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate in 2024.
The school has received praise in many areas, including the extraordinary breadth of academic pathways which inspectors stated is tailored to the needs, aspirations and interests of pupils, its truly global community in which pupils are proud to celebrate a range of cultures, and the preparation for students’ next steps which inspectors stated has a strong emphasis on independent living and leadership skills.
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