Head of School PA and Administration Assistant - Maternity

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2316-32S
• Posted:11/02/2020
• Pay:kent Range 4
• Start Date:Monday 20th April 2020
• App Close Date:28/02/2020 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 6th March 2020

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For April 2020 Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School requires a competent secretary with commitment, enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of organisational skills to work in a very busy office to cover maternity leave for a period of one year. Duties are wide ranging to provide administrative support to the staff; ensure that students records on SIMs are maintained; to produce letters and manage trips and policies and to support pupils as required.

Enthusiastic candidates are required and should hold with Mathematics and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent (certificates will need to be shown at interview upon appointment) and secretarial/administrative qualifications would be desirable.

Ofsted My 2019 ( Outsatnding judgement in all areas) said: "The School is a happy place. Pupils are motivated and excited to come to School. They are exceptionally keen learners and rise to the high expectations set for them".

KR 04 £17,498 Full Time Equivalent

£14,813 pro rata to £17,498 FTE, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks, 44.1428 weeks per year includes holiday pay.

Please submit a letter of application and complete the application form online via www.kent-teach.com (CV's will not be printed) or download and post to Mrs N Biddle Head of School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, Heathfield Avenue, Dover, CT16 2PB, telephone 01304 204264, email paprincipal@slocks.dfamat.com. References will be requested prior to interview.

The Federation promotes smoke and e-cigarette free sites and is committed to "safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". The successful candidate will be subject to Children's Barred List and DBS (List 99/CRB) checks.

Information about the school

Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School is a highly successful school. It benefits from modern buildings and is very well resourced with an outstanding staff. The school has up to 180 children in the main school and 52 children in the nursery.

Barton Junior school is a two-form entry Junior school (ages 7-11) in the heart of Dover. We provide our children with an excellent continuation of their education from infant school. Our aim is for every child to reach their full potential through creating a stimulating and caring environment that provides challenges and enjoyment, where children’s natural curiosity and wonder about the world around them is encouraged, where children will thrive. We believe in the partnership between home and school and believe ‘Together we make a difference.’ All members of the team play a vital part in achieving this and are recognised as valuable members of the school community.

Information about the Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust Trust (the Trust) is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. It comprises Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School. We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust. All young people in our community, from the youngest to the oldest, are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

As a family of schools, The Trust works collaboratively to celebrate and nurture the uniqueness of all pupils. Through outstanding leadership, pastoral care, academic challenge and inspirational teaching all children are enabled to flourish, succeed and make a positive contribution to the communities they serve, creating strong citizens now and for the future.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kirsty Garcia Mills
• Address:Heathfield Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PB
• Telephone: 01304200142
• Email: Kirsty.garcia@samphirestar.com

Fax: 01304 219357