Pastoral Support Co-Ordinator

Due to the continuing growth of the school, we are looking to appoint an experienced Pastoral Support / Head of Year Administrator to join our busy and friendly Pastoral Support team from October 2022.

Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude and excellent IT skills. The ability to work flexibly as part of a team, in a busy and sometimes challenging environment is essential. The successful candidate will be solution-focused, organised and able to work on their own initiative.

The role is for 37 hours per week - 8.30 am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 - 4pm on Fridays (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Term time only plus inset days and 5 days during the summer break = 45.6 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave)

Interviews will take place w/c 10th October 2022 but may take place earlier if sufficient applications are received so early applications are welcomed.

Nicholas Breakspear is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school. Situated on the outskirts of St Albans the school benefits from large spacious grounds and close links to London. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone to join a school which values inclusivity and kindness and which allows children to flourish and grow in confidence. The 2019 GCSE results place the school in the top 10% of schools nationally.

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates should note that the school will need to obtain two satisfactory reference prior to interview.  CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All staff are required to have an enhanced DBS Check. All staff are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.

Nicholas Breaskpear is a Catholic school and we place great emphasis on the gospel values of Truth, Justice, Peace and Love. This is reflected in the excellent conduct and behavior of our students and the appreciation of the role they have in serving their school and the wider community. Our staff reflect the diverse backgrounds of our students and we welcome all applicants irrespective of faith.

Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as one of the top 10 academy trusts in the country. The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust and Nicholas Breakspear are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, job applicants and pupils, and to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. It aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.

We welcome visits from prospective staff.  If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs Tracey Clamp, Head of Pastoral Support at ClampT@nbs.herts.sch.uk.