Pastoral Administrator

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

Employee wellbeing centre

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Staff discounts platform

Job summary

Bridgwater College Academy is seeking a Pastoral Administrator to support its pastoral and behaviour systems and provide efficient admin support for students, families and staff.

This part-time role (35 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) involves coordinating exclusions, maintaining records in Arbor and producing reports to guide interventions, while contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pastoral and behaviour systems.
• Ability to coordinate exclusions and safeguarding processes.
• Strong organisational and data recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student exclusion processes and follow up as needed.
• Liaise with parents/carers regarding welfare, attendance and behaviour.
• Support pastoral team with admin tasks and accurate record keeping.
• Maintain behaviour and student records in Arbor.
• Produce reports to inform pastoral interventions.
• Assist safeguarding and welfare processes as required.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Pastoral administration

Record keeping

Communication

Tools

Arbor

Job description

About Bridgwater College Academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a vibrant and inclusive all-through academy serving the local community, currently on an exciting school improvement journey focused on raising standards, enriching opportunities and achieving the very best outcomes for every student. With a strong commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Academy is building a culture where both pupils and staff can thrive, making it an inspiring place to work and develop professionally.

This is a part time position working 35 hours per week (08:00 – 15:30 Monday – Friday)|39 weeks per year (term-time only + INSET days) | Permanent |BTCT Points 5 -6 , starting from £21,313.48 per annum (actual)

About The Role

As a Pastoral Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the school's pastoral and behaviour systems, helping to ensure students receive the guidance, care and support they need to thrive. Working closely with the pastoral team, senior leaders, students and families, you will provide efficient administrative support, coordinate behaviour and exclusion processes, maintain accurate records and act as a point of contact for parents and carers.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate professionally with a range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding, student wellbeing and delivering high-quality administrative support that contributes to a positive and inclusive school environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Coordinating and administering student exclusion processes.
• Liaising with parents and carers regarding student welfare, behaviour and attendance matters.
• Supporting the pastoral team with administrative tasks and record keeping.
• Maintaining accurate behaviour and student records using Arbor.
• Producing reports and data to support pastoral interventions and decision-making.
• Assisting with safeguarding and student welfare processes.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and student-centred school culture.

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• A welcoming and inclusive school community

Closing date for applications: 1st November 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: 6th November 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.