Administrative Assistant for Careers and pastoral Care

• Merrington Road, Ferryhill, Co Durham, DL17 8RW
• Tel: (01740) 651554
• e-mail: general@ferryhill.school
• website: Ferryhill school
• Executive Headteacher: Mr K Brennan
• Head of school: Ms K Mccluskey
• Administrative Assistant for Careers and Pastoral Care
• (Permanent)
• Grade 4 £26,427 - £27,709 pro rota
• 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days
• (08:00 – 16:00 Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 15:30 Friday)

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant for Careers and Pastoral Care who will make a positive contribution and impact in the role on our students and the wider school community.

The post holder will provide administrative support for the Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) and the Careers Lead. You will be joining a team that delivers a high-quality service to our students.

We are seeking candidates with a good all-round education who are passionate about making a positive difference to young people.

Although you would be expected to have a thorough understanding of young people, you do not necessarily need to have worked in schools previously as full training will be provided.

Further details and an application form are available from the school office and are also available on the school website, ferryhill.school, following the link to Vacancies. Please send applications to jho@ferryhill.school

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kate McCluskey, Head of School.

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026 9am

The Eden Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to this end any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure. ‘The Eden Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.