Administration Officer - Term Time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-302S
• Posted:28/05/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 5 (£19,723 to £20,893) pro-rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:14/06/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a friendly and methodical administrator to join our organisation from June 2021, to fulfil the role of Administrative Officer. This post is for 35 hours per week, Kent Range 5 (£19,723 to £20,893) pro-rata, depending on experience. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm, term time only.

The postholder is required to work 39 weeks per year. In addition, the postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day. 

The post holder will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and will initially be based at the Ifield School Sixth Form (Link Centre) based at North Kent College, Gravesend campus in Lower Higham Road, Gravesend.

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 in order to meet deadlines. They will also need to possess good interpersonal qualities, strong communication skills and be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong excel skills. Knowledge of SIMS.net and previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided.  

Please refer to attached job description for main duties and responsibilities.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

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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• Job description for Administrative Officer