Pastoral Administration Officer at Heworth Grange School

Heworth Grange School; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Heworth Grange School in Gateshead is seeking a Pastoral Administration Officer to support pastoral, safeguarding and SEND administration. You will coordinate systems, manage data, and liaise with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure timely support for learners.

The role requires discretion, excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to prioritise in a busy school, and a collaborative approach with colleagues and partners.

Qualifications

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Can manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.
• Demonstrates discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Supports pastoral, safeguarding and SEND administration and coordination.
• Works with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure pastoral systems run smoothly and learners get support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Discretion/confidentiality

Collaboration

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

About this Role

Pastoral Administration Officer

Salary: £24,110 - £24,884 (Grade 4, SCP 6-8)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

About the School

At Heworth Grange School, we are on an exciting journey of improvement, placing young people at the heart of everything we do. As part of Consilium Academies, we are a fully inclusive school with high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to helping every student succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. We pride ourselves on being a supportive "family away from home", where colleagues work together to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting our pastoral, safeguarding and SEND functions through high-quality administration and coordination. You will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, helping to ensure our pastoral systems run effectively and that students receive the support they need to thrive.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Can manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.
• Demonstrates discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.

What We Offer

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive programme of professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Opportunities to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day.

For further information about the role please see attached recruitmentpack including, job description and person specification.

Consilium Academies is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are madesubject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition fromteaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunityemployer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensurecandidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.