Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Voluntary Academy are looking for a resilient and committed Pastoral and Attendance Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the academic, social, and emotional development of our pupils within a welcoming school environment grounded in Catholic virtues.

This fixed term position is available until August 2027, and you will be working part time, for 22 hours and 30 minutes per week during the term time only.

About Us

Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school and is located in the historic city of Lincoln, with an Ofsted Good rating. 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.

As our Pastoral and Attendance Assistant, you will:

• Play a role in fostering students' well-being and academic success.
• Work closely with the Headteacher 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.

We offer:

• An actual salary of £14,760 - £16,270 per annum (Band 4, Scale Points 11 - 17)
• 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.

Closing Date: Monday 11 May 2026 at 9:00 am

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what a warm and welcoming school we are. We encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role.  Please contact Ann Desforges 01522 527500 to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we 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.