Pastoral and SEND Administrative Assistant

Posting date:	02 January 2026
Salary:	£24,480 per year
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 January 2026
Location:	Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE
Company:	Dean Close Foundation
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	1158816

Summary

Dean Close Foundation is looking to appoint a highly organised and discreet Pastoral & SEND Administrator to provide administrative support to the Pastoral, Wellbeing and Safeguarding teams. The role involves close working with senior staff, supporting child welfare and child protection processes, and liaising with external agencies where appropriate.

The successful candidate will manage diaries, inboxes and meetings for pastoral leaders, maintain accurate records, support recruitment and budgeting activity, and assist with pupil wellbeing provision, including counselling and the Pastoral Hub. The role also supports the SEN department and the oversight of international pupils, including guardianship, travel logs and visa compliance.

A significant aspect of the post involves safeguarding administration. This includes supporting safeguarding meetings, maintaining and monitoring systems, ensuring staff training and statutory requirements are up to date, managing child protection records, and monitoring pupils of concern.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. Experience of working in a school or safeguarding environment would be advantageous.

Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.