Attendance and Pastoral Administrator

Working pattern: Term Time plus INSET days, this role will be part of a Jobshare working Wednesday to Friday (Wednesday &Thursday 8.15am-4.15pm and Friday 8.15am-3.45pm).

Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £13,105

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Can you contribute to the smooth running of our academy?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed administrator to provide general administrative support to the Academy. This is a varied role providing support to the data, attendance and pastoral teams. This role will also provide Reception cover during lunch breaks and absence.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• have proven experience of working in an administration role within an office or educational environment
• have the ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptions
• demonstrate a high level of accuracy in inputting and proof checking, with enhanced attention to detail
• participate fully as an innovative member of the team
  
  

For Further Information About This Opportunity Please Download The Attached Job Description And Personal Specification, And View Our Candidate Pack Here:

The Burgess Hill Academy

At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community.

Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
  
  

Our commitment

We Are Committed To Safeguarding And Promoting The Welfare Of Children And Young People And Expects All Staff And Volunteers To Share This Commitment. All Appointments Are Subject To An Enhanced DBS Check. This Role Is Considered Exempt From The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act 1974 And The Amendments To The Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 And 2023. It Is An Offence To Apply For The Role If You Are Barred From Engaging In Regulated Activity Relevant To Children. Further Information Is Available Here:

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us.

Find out more

For Further Information About This Opportunity Please Download The Attached Job Description And Personal Specification, And View Our Candidate Pack Here:

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Adam Griffiths, Assistant Principal and Attendance Lead at [email protected].

Key dates

Closing date: 30th November, 2025

Interview date: To be arranged

Proposed start date: ASAP

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