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Apprenticeship Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - STLS Team, Ashford - Term Time

Goldwyn School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7041-307S
  • Posted:07/09/2022
  • Pay:Apprenticeship Wage 2022
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:30/11/2022 at 15:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Required as soon as possible

This position is based at our Goldwyn Sixth Form site in Leacon Road Ashford TN23 4FB

Kick-start your career in education with this fantastic role as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Apprenticeship for Goldwyn School in Folkestone.

This role is ideal for someone who is keen to develop as a receptionist within a School setting. We are seeking someone with enthusiasm and drive, the ability to work alongside and learn from colleagues, and a desire to release their potential within a structured learning and working environment. We offer a nurturing approach to learning with regular supervision so that you can be the best that you can be.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).  Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (includes half hour unpaid lunch break).  Time will be allocated during these working hours to complete learning from 3.00pm-4.30pm Monday to Friday

About the STLS:

The Specialist Teaching and Learning Service is based at Goldwyn Sixth Form in Ashford. The Team is comprised of Specialist Teachers with specialisms in Early Years, Cognition and Learning, Social Emotional & Mental Health, Communication and Interaction, Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment. The Specialist Teaching and Learning Service aims to work with SENDCos and other professionals to provide high quality advice, support, information, training and outreach to mainstream pre-school settings, schools and parents through the LIFT (Local Inclusion Forum Team) referral process.


We work alongside pre-school settings, schools and other professionals in providing effective and co-ordinated support. Our aim is that children and young people with Special Educational Needs can have their learning, physical, social and emotional needs met, so that they can be fully included at school and make good educational progress.

Goldwyn School is committed to the highest standards in safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

References may be taken up before interview and the successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Goldwyn School is a Kent Maintained Foundation Special School for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted (October 2022). We operate across five unique sites in Ashford and Folkestone, each offering a tailored educational pathway to meet the diverse and complex needs of our students.

We are an aspirational and inspirational school, committed to nurturing the potential of every young person. Our inclusive ethos is underpinned by research-led, trauma-informed, and nurturing practices, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Our Sites: Each of our five sites offers a tailored educational pathway, ensuring that every student receives the support and opportunities they need to thrive: • Goldwyn Ashford - Great Chart, Ashford (TN23 3BT) • Goldwyn Folkestone - Parkfield Road, Folkestone (CT19 5BY) • Goldwyn Vocational Centre - Leacon Road, Ashford (TN23 4FB) • Goldwyn Plus - Beaver Lane, Ashford (TN23 5NX) • Goldwyn Nurture Hub – School Lane, Hothfield, Ashford (TN26 1HA)

Our Vision and Values: Our school community is built on the vision: Aspire ∙ Empower ∙ Achieve. We promote a culture where every member of our community demonstrates: • Resilience - Overcoming barriers with creativity and independence • Empathy - Caring for ourselves and others, fostering respect and belonging • Aiming - Striving to reach our full potential • Commitment - Dedicated to success, growth, and opportunity • Heart - Passionate about making a difference, championing equality and inclusion

Why Work at Goldwyn? “Goldwyn is a family; a truly supportive unit.” - School Governor

At Goldwyn, our staff are our superpower. We believe that a supported and valued team is essential to delivering the best education for our students. Here’s what makes Goldwyn a great place to work:

• A values-driven culture that shapes everything we do • A strong, dynamic leadership team offering coaching and mentorship • A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and shared learning • A rich CPD programme, including accredited training and leadership development • A strong focus on staff wellbeing with initiatives like: - Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal advice, and more) - Free flu vaccinations - Free parking at all sites - Generous pension scheme - Kent Scheme Rewards

Leading the Way in SEMH Education As part of the KSENT Trust, Goldwyn staff benefit from opportunities to engage in practitioner research, school-to-school support, and national-level collaboration. We are proud to be at the forefront of SEMH education, shaping best practices and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01233 662177

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.