Pupil Support Coordinator

Pupil Support Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Fixed-term contract initially from January 2027 to October 2027

Please note this is for a Maternity Cover, and this end date may change

Full-time, term-time, with 20 days to be worked outside of term-time.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 1st November 2026

Interview date is Thursday 12th November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an organised, compassionate and proactive Pupil Support Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive School Office team on a maternity cover basis.

This is a rewarding and varied role, providing day-to-day support to pupils across the School, with a particular focus on the Senior School. As a key member of the School Office team, you will be one of the first points of contact for pupils throughout the School day, playing an important role in promoting pupil wellbeing, supporting attendance and pastoral care, and ensuring the smooth running of the School.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. You will be calm, approachable and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment whilst maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil care.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support and guidance for pupil enquiries throughout the School day.
• Working closely with pastoral, wellbeing and medical teams to support pupil welfare.
• Assisting with attendance monitoring and related administrative processes.
• Managing lost property and overseeing School mobile phone procedures.
• Supporting the organisation and administration of School events and activities.
• Producing documentation, maintaining records and providing general School Office support.
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the School.

Previous experience in a busy office or customer-facing environment is essential. Experience within a School setting, knowledge of SIMS and experience working with children and young people would be advantageous.

This is a predominantly term-time role, with an additional 20 days worked during School holidays.

• Term-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8.15am – 4.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break per day (36.25 hours per week)
• Holiday hours (20 days) : 9.00am – 3.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break per day (27.5 hours per week)

The pro-rated salary for the hours above is £22,711.77 per annum (£27,745 FTE)

Further details and an application form can be found on our website.

About Us

Clifton High School is a part of Pembroke Education, a group established in 2026 to bring together distinctive schools with a unified commitment to meaningful, future-focused education. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, we are an academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3-18 years. Our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos where we value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the School.

Clifton High School is a place where diversity is celebrated, and individual brilliance is valued. Clifton High School It is a place where everyone belongs, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that attracts, develops, and retains individuals with diverse experiences. Applicants from all sections of the community are welcomed, including those from the global majority, the LGBTQ+ community, the neurodiverse, and disabled individuals. We are collaborative and committed to shared learning from multiple perspectives, providing a supportive, respectful and empowering environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. If you share our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and collaboration, we invite you to apply for any available positions at Clifton High School.

Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those which would normally be considered “spent” under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.

Pay: £22,711.77 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• On-site gym

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clifton BS8 3JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person