Pastoral and Safeguarding Administrator

Location: East London Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full time 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 (e.g., 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.