Pastoral Support Coordinator & Deputy Heads' PA (2 vacancies available)

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 2
Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2; NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable;
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 per annum

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

The Student Service Coordinator supports students’ academic and personal success through responsive and helpful service to students, colleagues and parents, alongside running the organisation of a number of in school and after school events.

We can offer:

•  The opportunity to join our school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team;
• A very successful and over-subscribed school with positive, keen, and committed students;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health;
• Wellbeing Benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, Annual Flu Vaccination and use of the school Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning. Plus free on-site parking, Canteen Facilities, and Staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU (Deputy Heads' PA):

• Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2;
• NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable;
• Previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant, or similar role in a large organisation, including experience of providing consistent, confidential, timely and proactive support;
• Experience of diary management and organising all aspects of internal and external meetings;
• Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems and with experience of using SIMS, ClassCharts, etc;
• Experience of working in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting;
• Knowledge and experience of handling emails, phone calls, and in-person queries, and can draft and send clear, professional letters; ensuring the accuracy and consistency in all administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating databases and proofreading documents;
•  Ability to work independently, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work whilst collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals and complete projects within timescales;
• Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional out of hours events;
• Excellent written & oral communication skills with a confident telephone manner and the ability to take accurate messages and notes of meetings;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment.
• Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.