Contract: Temporary, Maternity Cover (Mid-November 2025 – Mid-May 2026, with the potential to extend)
Hours: 35.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Salary: Col2 £24,431 – £25,363 FTE (Pro-rated: £19,895 – £20,654)
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Pastoral Sixth Form Administrator to provide vital support to our Sixth Form and Pastoral Teams. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines student-facing responsibilities with key administrative tasks.
Based in the Wellbeing Centre on Mondays and Fridays, and the Study Centre from Tuesday to Thursday, you will be the first point of contact for student queries, offering a welcoming and professional service. Alongside this, you will support the smooth running of sixth form admissions, pastoral care, university applications, and student events.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide administrative support to the Sixth Form and Pastoral Teams, including handling student, parent, and staff queries.
- Assist students with UCAS applications, references, and preparation for university interviews and entrance tests.
- Coordinate events such as sixth form open days, parental evenings, and higher education activities.
- Maintain accurate student records and ensure effective communication across teams.
- Contribute to wider administrative duties across the school when required.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Has strong IT skills, ideally with experience of Microsoft Office 365 and school systems.
- Brings initiative, professionalism, and a supportive approach to their work.
Experience in a school environment or with higher education processes is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic work environment, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:
- A competitive pension plan.
- Free flu vaccinations.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking hundreds of discounts nationwide for just £5.
Supporting Documentation:
The accompanying job description provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the role and responsibilities, helping you understand the expectations and the scope of your duties at Colyton Grammar School.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates during the application window and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Colyton Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.