Pastoral Administration Assistant

MyNewTerm; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Wilfrid’s RC College in South Tyneside is seeking a highly organised and compassionate Pastoral Administration Assistant to support wellbeing, attendance and personal development of our students. You will work closely with pastoral leaders, families and external agencies to provide efficient administrative support and ensure timely guidance and intervention when needed.

The post is within Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which safeguards pupils and staff.

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate Pastoral Administration Assistant to join our committed pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, attendance and personal development of our students. Working closely with pastoral leaders, families and external agencies, you will provide efficient administrative support while helping to ensure students receive the guidance and intervention they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships and remain calm, professional and approachable in a busy school environment.

St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-six Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.