Pastoral Support Admin Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Ruskin Academy is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team and support pastoral care and the opportunities and experiences of our students. The role involves assisting pastoral staff with administering pastoral care, providing administrative support for the pastoral team, and helping run Student Reception.

The successful candidate should be computer literate (MS Word, Outlook, Excel), hold English and Maths GCSEs at A-C, and have a First Aid at Work

Qualifications

• Computer literacy with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C are essential.
• First Aid at Work certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Recent experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Experience of working with students would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist pastoral staff in administering pastoral care and first aid.
• Provide administrative support for the pastoral team.
• Support the running of Student Reception.

Skills

Computer literacy

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with students

Pastoral care understanding

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Priory Ruskin Academy is looking for a passionateand enthusiastic individualto join our team and contribute towards the opportunities and experience of our students.

This vacancy would suit a well organised, professional person who is passionate about playing a vital role in supporting pastoral care at the academy. They will assist pastoral staff in administering pastoral care, particularly first aid, as well as providing administrative support for the pastoral team and playing a key role in the running of Student Reception.

The successful candidate shouldbe computer literate and have worked with MS Word, Outlook and Excel. English and Maths GCSE grade A-C are essential. They should also hold a valid First Aid at Work Certificate or have a willingness to undertake this training at the commencement of their employment. Recent and relevant experience of working in an administrative role is essential and experience of working with students would be desirable.

What the school offers its staff

The Priory Ruskin Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students, and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

There is a unique energy at The Priory Ruskin Academy; we are forward thinking, aspirational and dynamic but with a genuinewarmth and supportive culture.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.