Administrative Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-438S
• Posted:29/11/2023
• Pay:KR4 (£21,293 to £22,493) pro-rata
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:06/12/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, and skilled administrator to join our outstanding school from January 2024, to fulfil the role of Administrative Assistant. This post is for 30 hours per week, term time only, Kent Range 4 (£21,293 to £22,493) pro-rata, depending on experience. Working days will be Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm with 1 hour lunch break.

The post holder will provide a positive and professional reception service and general administrative support to the school under the direction of the Headteacher and Director of Finance and Resources.

The successful candidate should possess GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent), Grade C or above. They must be flexible in their approach to work, self-motivated and be able to prioritise their work effectively to meet deadlines. They will also need to possess excellent interpersonal qualities, strong communication skills and be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong excel skills. Knowledge of management information systems and previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided.

The successful candidate will provide support in a variety of administrative and reception task within the school. These may include responding to reception and visitor enquiries following the school's safeguarding procedures, organising arrangements for offsite visits and events, producing marketing and promotional material for the school, and assisting Teachers and Teaching Assistants with the collection and delivery of pupils to class. The candidate will act as a point of contact within the school for staff, parents and others seeking contact with the Headteacher and other leaders ensuring visitors receive a professional welcome.

The benefits of working at Ifield School are:

• Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team.
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme.
• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line.
• Comprehensive CPD programme.

Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and will also be subject to an online search.

Informal visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the Director of Finance and Resources, Suzanne Hayward, to discuss the post and obtain further details.

For further information about the school, please visit the school website, Ifieldschool.com.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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• Administrative Assistant - Job Description