Hours: 37 hours a week, 38 weeks per year, term- time only (Applications from candidates who wish to work fewer hours are welcome)

Salary: Scale 4, NJC points 7 to 11 (£24,294 - £25,979 FTE pro rata to hours / weeks worked)

Starting salary for 37 hours approx. £17,753 plus annual leave entitlement payment

We are now seeking to appoint a new Pastoral Support Administrator to join our hardworking, professional and supportive team at Sawston Village College in September 2024. This position will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the pastoral department. The role involves supporting the Director of Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Pastoral Support, as well as wider pastoral support team (five Year Leads and a Support Lead) by managing calendars, communicating with parents, preparing and maintaining files, databases and statutory paperwork. The right candidate will also be able to assist pupils with a variety of needs as required to ensure the well-being and development of our pupils.

The successful candidate will have previous administration experience, strong organisational, communication and IT skills and be a committed team player.  A positive and flexible approach to work, the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, attention to detail and the tenacity to see tasks through to successful completion are essential requirements. The standard working week is 37 hours, but we are happy to consider applications from candidates who wish to work fewer hours. Please see the job description for details. 

Our pastoral team plays a vital role in the College’s success.  The team contributes extensively beyond the classroom and are a friendly team of skilled professionals.  Their work enables young people to flourish and achieve their potential in lessons and in the wider College, as well as in our on-site inclusion facility, Compass House. The successful candidate will support their work, be a contact for parents wishing to speak with the team and be a friendly face for pupils. It will be rewarding work.

Application

If you have any inquiries regarding this opportunity or would like to arrange a visit to our school please contact the HR team at jobs@sawstonvc.org. 

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application process via our website at https://sawstonvc.org/vacancies/, outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to be successful in this role.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

If for any reason you need to apply via an alternative accessible format, please contact us by emailing jobs@sawstonvc.org.

Closing date:             Wednesday 3 July 2024 at midnight 

Interview date:           Tuesday 9 July 2024

Start date:                  1 September 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised date.

For full details about this post, our school and our Trust, please read the candidate information pack.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Employee Benefits

Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.

●       Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)

●       Free membership to all Anglian Leisure Sports Centres – Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall

●       20% discount on Adult Education classes run by Anglian Learning schools

●       Employee assistance programme via Health Assured

●       Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

●       Discounted eye care vouchers

●       Annual flu jab vouchers

●       Perkbox staff discounts

●       Investment in personal development