At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the pastoral leadership team with administrative and secretarial tasks.
- Company: Gordon’s School, a top non-selective school in a beautiful Surrey setting.
- Benefits: Work in a supportive environment with excellent facilities and career development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and contribution to student welfare.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Gordon’s School is seeking an exceptional, highly organised and proactive Pastoral Administrator to join our team. This pivotal role provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial assistance to the pastoral leadership team, including the Assistant Head (Pastoral), Assistant Head (Inclusion) and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The successful candidate will play a key part in the effective day-to-day operation of the school’s pastoral provision, ensuring processes run smoothly, systems are efficiently coordinated and deadlines are consistently achieved.
They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and a proven capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday term time plus 10 days
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment.
Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.
Gordon’s is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and on-line search. Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.
Pastoral Administrator in Knaphill employer: Gordon's School
Gordon’s School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment set in a stunning 50-acre Surrey campus. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development, employees benefit from a culture that values individual contributions and fosters professional growth. The school provides ample opportunities for staff to engage in meaningful work, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in nurturing students' success and well-being.
