Pastoral Administrative Assistant

Catholic Recruitment; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Large school setting

Training opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is seeking a Pastoral Administrative Officer for a 12-month temporary contract in a busy pastoral team. The role focuses on supporting students' attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and personal development within a large secondary school.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, calm under pressure and a strong communicator, with good IT and Microsoft Office skills. Experience in education administration is advantageous and a supportive team environment is

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within an education setting is preferred.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills with attention to detail.

Skills

Highly organised

Calm under pressure

Approachable

Effective communicator

IT systems

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Self-motivation

Team player

Administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and caring Pastoral Administrative Officer to join our busy and supportive pastoral team on a 12-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who is passionate about working with young people and understands the importance of effective pastoral systems in supporting students’ attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and personal development.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

• Calm, resilient and adaptable with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Approachable and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

• An excellent communicator who can establish positive relationship with students, parents/carers and colleagues.

• Confident using IT systems and databases, with good Microsoft Office skills.

• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when dealing with sensitive information.

• Proactive and able to work independently, using initiative when appropriate.

• A reliable and committed team player.

• Experience in administration; experience within a school, college or other education setting would be advantageous.

What we can offer you:

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a committed pastoral team and make a positive contribution to the lives of young people.

• A welcoming, supportive and professional working environment.

• The opportunity to work in a large and diverse secondary school.

• A varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your skills.

• Supportive colleagues and a strong team ethos.

• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

• A welcoming school community committed to the achievement, wellbeing and success of every student.

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 1stSeptember 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE,KCSiE2023, this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check.

As an employer we do not offer visasponsorship If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK.