Pastoral and Safeguarding Administrator


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£17 to £18 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SE13 6JZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Greenwich, South East London

Contract Type: Long term agency

Hours: Full time - 8.30am until 4.30pm

Salary: £17 - £18 per hour

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality administrative support to the school's safeguarding and pastoral teams, ensuring that all processes related to student welfare, safeguarding compliance, and pastoral care are managed efficiently and confidentially.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding and pastoral queries, ensuring timely and sensitive responses.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date safeguarding records in line with statutory requirements and school policies.

- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and pastoral team with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing documentation.

- Assist with the coordination of interventions and support plans for students, liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies as required.

- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and safeguarding legislation at all times.

- Monitor and update safeguarding systems (CPOMS or similar platforms) and follow up on outstanding actions.

- Prepare correspondence, reports, and data for safeguarding audits and inspections.

- Provide general administrative support to the pastoral team, including managing diaries, filing, and handling sensitive information.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.

- Experience working in an educational setting or with safeguarding processes (preferred).

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with discretion.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and school management systems. (Bromcom)

- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures

Personal Attributes

- Compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting students and families.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

- Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.

WHOLE SCHOOL RECRUITMENT Compliance will be completed on the successful candidate including DBS application unless a DBS is already held and subscribed to the update service.

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