Pastoral Administrator

Bedford High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford High School in Leigh, Greater Manchester invites applications for a permanent 37-hour per week role, term time plus two weeks. The post offers Grade 4 pay (£23,210 - £24,336 per annum) or £13.70 - £14.36 per hour, aligned with working patterns across 40 weeks per year.

We seek an organised, proactive administrator with a friendly telephone manner who can handle a range of tasks, work well in a team or alone, and uphold safeguarding and wellbeing commitments in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• An organised and proactive individual who can manage a range of administrative tasks.
• Friendly telephone manner and ability to connect well with others.
• Able to work both in a team and independently.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK and undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of administrative tasks to support school operations.
• Provide a friendly and efficient telephone and front-desk service to staff and visitors.
• Work as part of a team and autonomously to meet deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Telephone manner

Team player

Job description

Bedford High School

Manchester Road

Leigh

WN7 2LU

Salary: Grade 4, £23,210 - £24,336 per annum. £13.70 - £14.36 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks, working 40 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

Do you want to work at a school where staff thrive and students flourish. Where relationships matter, where wellbeing isn't just a slogan, and where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Do you want to join a school where staff feel valued, supported and proud of what they achieve together?

Here's what sets us apart:

A Warm, Supportive Team

You'll join colleagues who collaborate daily, celebrate success and share a mission to provide an exceptional experience for every student.

A School That Truly Invests in Staff

We offer high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring and leadership development. Our staff retention is strong because colleagues feel supported, trusted and appreciated.

Wellbeing Comes First

A dedicated wellbeing hour, Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a culture that actively protects worklife balance.

And most importantly, you'll feel the difference the moment you walk through the door.

As one colleague shared: "I'm very happy here and feel respected and looked after."

Who are we looking for?

An organized and proactive individual who can manage a range of different administrative tasks, spin a few plates and prioritise tasks. You'll enjoy working as part of a team and also solo. You'll have a friendly telephone manner and connect well with others.

So, come and see us; we warmly encourage visits. You'll get a feel for our culture, meet our team and see first-hand why Bedford is such a rewarding place to work.

All offers of employment are conditional subject to an enhanced disclosure with child barred list, appropriate overseas checks, medical clearance, relevant qualification certificates and references satisfactory to the school.

At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the school's safeguarding policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore

Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on [e-mail] or 01942 909009

Interview date: To be confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

Supporting Documents

• Application Pack
• Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Application Form
• Privacy Notice for Application Forms
• Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements