Pastoral Care Administrator

Pastoral Care Administrator

Full-Time; Permanent; Term Time Only

£20,408- £22,901 FTE

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and responsible Pastoral Care Administrator to provide administrative support to the Head of Pastoral Care and wider team, in order to ensure the successful coordination of meetings, communications, administration and all associated paperwork related to the Pastoral Care function.

Hours:  8.00am – 4.30pm; Mondays to Thursday and 8.00am – 4.00pm; Friday (37 hours per week)

Term time only, plus one additional week to be worked in August to prepare for each new session (not including August 2021) 

Salary: Please note that for the first year, the actual salary for this role will be £16,132 - £18,102 (pro-rata based on term-time only contract), and from August 2022 will increase to £18,730-£21,007 to encompass the additional working week.

Working for Heriot’s

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued.  The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of our school, so distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded our school. 

Our staff survey in 2019 reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people.  This aim is reflected in the package we offer, which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (37 days minimum)

• Generous pension scheme

• Family friendly policies

• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development

• Travel to work schemes

• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)

• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, which is committed to upholding the ethos of our school and, as an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply:

Further details about the position and how to apply are available from the Vacancies section of the Heriot’s website.

Closing Date for Applications is Noon on Friday 7th May 2021

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463