Administration Assistant - Term Time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-802S
• Posted:16/07/2024
• Pay:£23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£20,516 - £21,376 Pro Rata)
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:06/08/2024 at 10:00
• Interviews:w/c 19/08/2024

Advert

• Westlands School
• £23,747 - £24,743 FTE (£20,516 - £21,376 Pro Rata) - SAT B
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks per year).
• 37 hours a week

We have an opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our team at Westlands School.

Working hours will be 8.00 am - 4.00 pm

The post encompasses a wide range of responsibilities therefore comes with an expectation of professional standards as well as administrative capacity. The post is based in our busy School Office, and will also involve providing administrative support to the Safeguarding Team

The successful candidate will be driven, a team player and have excellent communication skills. They will be able to interact with young people and a range of external agencies. The capacity to work methodically with accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as well as:

• A good standard of education with English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent;
• Experience of working in a fast paced office;
• Being able to cope with interruptions;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and / or Google Suite;
• An understanding of the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and commitment to child welfare and safety.
• An NVQ 2 in Business Administration and / or experience of using School systems such as SIMS or Brom Com would be an advantage but it is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme;

Full details of the requirements for the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this vacancy and  have any questions  regarding the post, please contact Ellen Apps, Office Manager, ellen.apps@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the shortlisting process.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack