Pastoral Administration Assistant

The Mirfield Free Grammar; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 24,336 - 29,744; Full time

Job summary

The Mirfield Free Grammar is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Administrator to join our school team. This permanent role is 37 hours per week, term time plus 15 additional days, with a salary of £27,040 (FTE £29,540).

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parental enquiries, help implement the school’s communication policy, and support the pastoral team with administrative duties while showcasing strong organisation and Microsoft skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or pastoral support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for parental enquiries by phone or email.
• Log safeguarding and behavioural incidents.
• Carry out general administrative duties for the pastoral team.
• Maintain effective communication with parents/carers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Job description

The Mirfield Free Grammar

Pastoral Administration Assistant

Permanent role, 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 15 additional days

Salary - £27,040 (FTE £29,540)

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Mirfield Free Grammar as an enthusiastic and dedicated Pastoral Administrator. We are seeking to recruit an individual to work within our school who has a passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people.

As the Pastoral Administrator, you will be building effective relationships with parent/carers and be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the school’s communication policy. Working to support the Assistant Principal for Conduct you will be the first point of contact for all parental enquiries through either telephone or email, providing courteous, professional, calm, and friendly support at all times.

The successful candidate will also be required to carry out other administrative duties to support the pastoral team including and not limited to the making of telephone calls and the logging of safeguarding and behavioural incidents on internal systems. This is a role that requires excellent organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and remain confident under pressure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate effective Microsoft skills and have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. A problem‑solving attitude to work is essential. Most importantly the successful candidate must have a positive attitude towards team working.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward‑thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. As a Trust we offer many benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and contributory pension through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi‑academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Monday 10th August, 9am

Interviews: 17th and 18th August

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.