Pastoral Administrator

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Pastoral Administrator to provide efficient administrative support to the pastoral team. The role requires significant experience in busy settings, excellent communication skills, and the ability to solve problems effectively. Candidates must be fluent in English and comply with safeguarding regulations. This entry-level position is full-time until the end of July 2026, with potential for extension, and offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a busy administrative setting is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to maintain accuracy are necessary.
• Fluency in spoken English is a requirement.
• Compliance with safeguarding children and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the pastoral team.
• Ensure smooth operation of school processes.
• Adapt to changing priorities and implement improvements.
• Maintain accuracy and problem-solve within the administrative environment.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent spoken English

Job description

Pastoral Administrator

Kings Norton Girls School, Birmingham, England

Contract type: Temporary (term‑time only) – full‑time (37 hours per week) until the end of July 2026, with potential extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the pastoral team.
• Ensure day‑to‑day smooth operation of school processes, procedures and systems to aid pastoral functions.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and implement system improvements as required.
• Maintain accuracy and problem‑solve within the administrative environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Significant experience working in a busy administrative setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to maintain accuracy.
• Experience in a school setting is not essential.
• Essential: ability to speak fluent and spoken English (Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016).
• Essential: enhanced DBS check and compliance with safeguarding children.
• Essential: compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (must declare any convictions or cautions).

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Application Process

• Only applications submitted through the KNGS My New Term portal will be considered; CV applications are not accepted.
• To discuss the opportunity, contact Ms Laura Gregory, Associate Assistant Headteacher, 0121 675 1305. (Email address available on the school website)
• For application‑process queries, contact Mrs Denise Wilson, PA to the Headteacher. (Email address available on the school website)

Additional Information

• The role involves work with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• All applicants must declare any convictions or cautions that are not protected.