PASTORAL ADMINISTRATOR

Commencing – September 2026

Term Time Only

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:15pm

Start time negotiable for the right candidate

Salary – £28,142 to £31,022 FTE

Actual Salary – £24,134 to £26,604 p.a.

Are you motivated by supporting pastoral teams to improve the experience of students and families? Can you manage behaviour and pastoral data systems with accuracy and consistency?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a highly organised and professional Pastoral Administrator to provide essential administrative support to our pastoral team. You will play a key role in ensuring that behaviour, rewards and pastoral data systems run smoothly, supporting Heads of Year and pastoral leaders with accurate record‑keeping, timely communication and efficient coordination of pastoral processes.

In this varied and fast‑paced role, you will manage the detention and rewards systems, act as a point of contact for parents and carers, maintain behaviour and pastoral records, and produce clear reports that support decision‑making across the Academy. You will also provide administrative support for pastoral events, initiatives and multi‑agency meetings. This position is ideal for someone who is calm, organised and confident in handling sensitive information while building positive relationships with students, staff and families.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 22^nd June 2026, 9am