Pastoral and Safeguarding Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Pastoral and Safeguarding Administrator to provide high‑quality administrative support to a school’s safeguarding and pastoral teams in East London. The role ensures that student welfare processes are managed efficiently, confidentially and in line with statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for safeguarding and pastoral enquiries, delivering timely and sensitive responses.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure compliance with GDPR and relevant legislation.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead and pastoral team with scheduling, report preparation and document management.
• Assist in coordinating interventions and support plans, liaising with staff, parents and external agencies.
• Monitor and update safeguarding systems such as CPOMS, following up on outstanding actions.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and data for safeguarding audits and inspections.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the pastoral team, including diary management and filing of sensitive information.

Required profile

• Strong organisational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when handling sensitive situations.
• Experience in an educational setting or with safeguarding processes is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with discretion.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with school management systems such as Bromcom.
• Experience using safeguarding platforms like CPOMS.