* Pastoral Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Pastoral Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Redhill, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - Actual salary: £19,717Posted: 16th September 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th September 2025 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1507161Job Reference: MER001Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1507161* Share :**Merstham Park School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support and Admin Assistant to join our vibrant pastoral team. This permanent, term-time-only role (36 hours per week) involves providing efficient administrative support, maintaining student records, and liaising with families and external partners. You’ll play a key part in supporting student welfare, wellbeing, and achievement in our inclusive school community - helping with reintegration meetings, participating in learning walks, and ensuring pastoral needs are met with care and professionalism.****We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at and we welcome flexible working arrangements (full time or part time). As a member of the team at Merstham Park School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth. We are interested in hearing from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at.****Your opportunity*** Support student wellbeing, behaviour, and attendance* Liaise with families and external partners to ensure student needs are met* Manage and maintain student records using Bromcom, ClassCharts, and other systems* Assist with interventions, reintegration, and incident investigations* Help promote a positive school culture and student responsibility* Use Google Drive tools to produce reports and communications* Contribute to the smooth running of pastoral operations and student support**What we're looking for:*** Experience working in a busy office environment* Strong ICT skills – confident using Microsoft Excel and Word* Effective and clear communication skills* Proven ability to work well in a team* Good organisational and administration skills* Able to meet deadlines, use initiative, and keep line manager informed* Ability to manage conflicting priorities* Able to build appropriate relationships with students in line with safeguarding policies* Familiarity with Bromcom, ParentPay, ClassCharts, PowerPoint, and other school systems (desirable)*Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.***About Merstham Park School**At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple -igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven schoolwhich encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all thatthey do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed theirpotential.As a growing school we are excited for theopening of our brand-new state of the art facilities that will benefit both ourstaff and the community. Our new build will be tailored to enable our staff andstudents to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educationalsetting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.As the school grows the career progression forour staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for allstaff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities.Our team of passionate staff are committed toproviding children with the very best educational experience. We recognise theimportance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparingstudents for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum.**Why work at Merstham Park School**The welfare of our staff is of the utmostimportance. The list below details some examples of how we support thewellbeing of all of our colleagues. To see our full offer, please refer to theattached recruitment pack.* Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning* Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school* An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice* A comprehensive development programme for all staff* A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another* A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning**Join the GLF Schools Community**As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.* A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils* Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness* 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England* We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity* Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education**GLF Schools Employment Offer**GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish* Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexible working options* Generous holiday allowance* Work life and family friendly policies* Employee wellbeing initiatives* Career pathways and talent management* Access to a staff benefits portal* Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Communitycandidate pack for further information.**The Details**Start Date: ASAPSalary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £22,918.66Actual Salary: £19,717Hours: 36hrs per week - term time only. 08:00-16:00Closing Date: 30 Sept 2025### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.### Merstham Park SchoolPart of### GLF Schools
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