Assistant Head of House (Associate Staff) - St Laurence School

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St Laurence School in Bradford-on-Avon seeks a part-time Assistant Head of House to join their Pastoral team. This role involves providing administrative and pastoral support in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Ideal candidates possess good communication and ICT skills and a First Aid qualification.

Qualifications

• Working 15 hours per week providing administrative and pastoral support.
• Experience with Excel and Word is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the Head of House.
• Offer pastoral support to the students of the allocated House.

Skills

Communication

People Skills

Office Administration

ICT Skills

Education

First Aid at Work Qualification (or willingness to qualify)

Job description

Assistant Head of House (Associate Staff) - St Laurence School, Bradford-on-Avon

Client: Bath and North East Somerset Council

Location: Bradford-on-Avon

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b26a8c82e41a

Job Views: 7

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Fixed Term Contract (ending 31st August 2026)

Hours: 15 hours per week (part time, job share, 8.15am - 4.15pm, includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break) - 2 days per week to be agreed (preferably Thursday & Friday)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy Pastoral team as an Assistant Head of House, working 2 days per week as a job share with the current Assistant Head of House.

The purpose of the post is to provide effective administrative support to the Head of House and to provide pastoral support to the students of the allocated House.

You will be joining St Laurence School where good communication, excellent people skills, office administration experience, and ICT skills (Excel and Word) are essential.

A First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to qualify) is required for this post.

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford-on-Avon, close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none.

We believe that ‘People are our Treasure’ and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our Investors in People report noted:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved, thanks to inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, a pleasant environment, and dedicated students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each staff member. If you would like to join a committed, professional, and passionate team in our journey to being an outstanding school in every way, please consider applying.

To apply, please refer to the Letter to Candidates, complete an application form, and send it with a covering letter to Mr. Tim Farrer, Headteacher, at [email protected]

All documents are available on the school website vacancies page: Staff Vacancies | St Laurence School

Interview date: w/c 9th June 2025.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices, and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

St Laurence School, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ