Student Services Officer - ASAP

Teaching Personnel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale invites applications for an experienced Student Services Officer to join the busy support team on a rolling contract basis. The role is full-time, 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and the candidate will be the first point of contact for students throughout the school day, providing essential pastoral and administrative support.

The post requires prior school administration experience and proficiency with Arbor MIS.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment.
• Proficiency with Arbor MIS.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident communicator with students and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Managing the student services desk and dealing with pupil enquiries.
• Recording attendance, lateness, and student movements.
• Administering first aid and welfare support where required.
• Liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and student welfare matters.
• Maintaining accurate student records and documentation.
• Supporting behaviour and pastoral teams with administrative duties.
• Handling confidential information professionally and in line with school policies.
• Assisting with general administrative tasks across the school as required.

Skills

Pastoral support

Administrative support

Student liaison

Communication

Tools

Arbor MIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-Time, Rolling Temporary Contract

St Cuthbert's RC High School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Student Services Officer to join their busy support team on a rolling contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school administration experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting both students and staff.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for students throughout the school day, providing essential pastoral and administrative support while helping to ensure the smooth running of student services.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the student services desk and dealing with pupil enquiries.
• Recording attendance, lateness, and student movements.
• Administering first aid and welfare support where required.
• Liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and student welfare matters.
• Maintaining accurate student records and documentation.
• Supporting behaviour and pastoral teams with administrative duties.
• Handling confidential information professionally and in line with school policies.
• Assisting with general administrative tasks across the school as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a school environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Arbor MIS.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident communicator with both students and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.

What We Offer

• Immediate start available.
• Full-time hours (8:00am - 3:30pm).
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming secondary school.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Potential for the role to continue on an ongoing basis.

If you have previous school-based administration experience and are confident using Arbor, we'd love to hear from you.