Pastoral Support Administrator

Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with a ‘can do’ attitude and excellent IT and administration 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 - 8.00 am-4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 - 3.30pm on Fridays (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Term time only plus inset days and 5 days during the school holidays (to be mutually agreed) = 45.6 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave)

We may close the advert early and Interviews will take place before the closing date if we receive a large number of strong applications, so early applications are welcomed.

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 or agency applications 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 Maxine Glasscoe at Glasscoem@nbs.herts.sch.uk

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form situated in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is also part of The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust (DOWAT), which sponsors eleven faith schools in the Diocese of Westminster.

The School's last Ofsted Inspection in November 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.

The School's recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate Section 48 Inspection - March 2023 rated Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as 'Outstanding'.

We are a school with a fresh mindset. We are unashamedly aspirational and ambitious for all. We pledge to work tirelessly to achieve our aim of quality and excellence in all that we do. We have high aspirations for every student and we are very aware that each child has one opportunity to achieve their potential. We take our role in providing the best environment for them to discover who they are and their mission in life very seriously.

Importantly we also want our students to enjoy their education; to be happy, safe and secure and to grow in God's love so that when they leave the school they are equipped to change the world and make it a better place.

Our staff play an important role in shaping the culture and ethos at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. They ensure students learn in a safe and supportive environment where strong relationships are formed.

Focussing on skills, aspirations and positive values is just as important for staff as it is for pupils. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and are offered training opportunities to enhance their leadership potential.

We acknowledge the enormous role played by our parents in supporting the school and their children. We are privileged to have such wonderful people working with us. Our partnership with them is undoubtedly our greatest strength and we recognise that everything we do builds on their roles and examples as prime educators of their children.

We promise to Nurture our students to Believe in themselves and develop their relationship with God to Succeed in life.

Headteacher

Mr. Declan Linnane