Pastoral Administration Support

The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Sick pay scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is seeking a motivated Pastoral Administration Support Officer to join the Attendance and Medical team. You will provide efficient admin support to the Pastoral Officers, manage attendance tasks, and maintain student medical records in a busy school setting.

Working within a Cranmer Education Trust environment, you will contribute to the school’s ethos and support students and staff. 36.66 hours weekly, term-time plus 5 days, with an immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office or pastoral setting would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration support to Pastoral and Senior Pastoral Officers, including attendance duties.
• Create and maintain student medical records and relevant documentation.
• Support colleagues with pastoral tasks to promote a positive school ethos.

Job description

Ref: 001787

Pastoral Administration Support Attendance and Medical

Salary: Grade 4, SCP 12-17 FTE £29,542 - £32,046

Actual Salary: £25,298 - £27,442

Hours: 36.66 per week, Mondays to Fridays. Term time plus 5 days.

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Pastoral Administration Support Officer for Attendance and Medical.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a talented and committed staff team at a school that has grown from Year 7 and is now at full capacity. It offers the chance to contribute to the continued development of the school’s ethos and to help embed its values within the wider school community.

The school benefits from a brand-new building with state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the support of a successful, experienced local Trust. With exemplary behaviour and a distinctive ethos rooted in strongly held values, the school provides a positive climate for learning in which pupils can thrive and flourish.

The role would suit someone who has experience in an office or pastoral setting.

Working under the guidance of the Deputy Headteacher, and surrounded by the Pastoral Team, you would provide efficient and effective administration support to our wonderful team of Pastoral and Senior Pastoral Officers, including supporting them with their attendance duties and creating and maintaining student medical records.

In brief we are looking for:

• Someone who is passionate about ensuring that every student receives the very best pastoral care during their time at Brian Clarke Academy
• A flexible, team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude who can manage and prioritise their workload
• An excellent communicator
• Someone who will inspire students and the staff they work with and build strong relationships

Working for The Brian Clarke CE Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Brian Clarke CE Academy, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the Northwest of England.

This position will be based at The Brian Clarke CE Academy, but may from time to time require travel as necessary. to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based and to make home visits as part of the attendance team.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families, and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best.
• LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

Please note CVs are not accepted

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 19 October 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications.

Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding:

The Cranmer Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Trust Policies Cranmer Education Trust

The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.