Job Description:

Pastoral Administrator – Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Duration: Throughout November, with potential to extend until Christmas
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Job Description

PK Education are recruiting for an experienced Pastoral Administrator to join a large, well-established secondary school in Sheffield.

This is a full-time temporary position throughout November, with the possibility of extending until Christmas depending on school requirements.

The school is an established 11–16 secondary with a strong community focus and a commitment to supporting students both academically and personally. With a particular emphasis on inclusion, positive behaviour and student wellbeing, the school aims to create an environment where every young person feels supported and encouraged to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and approachable individual who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in supporting the school's pastoral team.

The successful candidate will work closely with pastoral leaders, teaching staff and senior management to provide essential administrative support, helping ensure students receive the guidance and support they need throughout the school day.

The Role

• Providing administrative support to the school's pastoral and student support teams

• Maintaining accurate student records, behaviour logs and attendance information

• Supporting Heads of Year and pastoral leaders with day-to-day administration

• Communicating with parents, carers and external agencies

• Monitoring and updating student information using school management systems

• Assisting with the organisation of pastoral meetings and student support interventions

• Preparing letters, reports and other pastoral documentation

• Handling sensitive student information professionally and confidentially

• Supporting the wider school team with safeguarding and wellbeing administration

• Helping maintain a positive and supportive environment for students

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in school administration, pastoral support or a similar role

• Experience working within a UK secondary school is highly desirable

• Confident using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom

• Strong administrative, organisational and IT skills

• Excellent communication skills when dealing with students, parents and staff

• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and student wellbeing

• Calm, approachable and able to manage competing priorities

• Able to settle quickly into a busy school environment

• Available throughout November, with potential availability until Christmas

• Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check

Why Is This a Great Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to work within an established Sheffield secondary school that places student wellbeing, inclusion and personal development at the heart of its approach.

The school recognises the importance of strong pastoral support in helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

For someone with experience in school administration or student support, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with an established pastoral team and make a meaningful contribution to the day-to-day running of the school.

With a consistent full-time timetable throughout November and the possibility of extending until Christmas, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking immediate temporary work within education.

Why Choose PK Education?

• Established local education recruitment agency since 2005

• Excellent competitive daily rates

• Opportunities across Sheffield and South Yorkshire

• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant

• Access to temporary and long-term school administration opportunities

Interested?

If you're an experienced Pastoral Administrator, School Administrator or Student Support Administrator available throughout November, we'd love to hear from you.