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Administration Assistant - Term Time

The Whitstable School, Whitstable

  • Ref:KCC886-4091-402S
  • Posted:18/06/2021
  • Pay:£16,003 to £16,777 pro rata (SAT 4)
  • Start Date:31st August 2021
  • App Close Date:30/06/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:W/C 5th July 2021

Advert

Permanent position. Term Time only 39 weeks. (38 weeks plus 5 staff development days).

37 hours per week.

An opportunity has arisen to join our school admin team.

The successful applicant will be a key member of the team with responsibility for administration relating to behaviour and safeguarding.

Tasks will include:

  • Administer the behaviour reporting system accurately and in line with school protocols.
  • Be a central liaison for all staff behaviour support requests.
  • Produce and distribute regular reports to Senior Leadership and Pastoral Teams.
  • Ensure student files (electronic and paper) are kept up to date.
  • Administer the safeguarding reporting system taking direction from the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  • Working flexibly across a range of functions.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be professional, friendly and a good role model for pupils.
  • Have a strong, administrative skills, especially around data management.
  • Have the ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
  • Have good working knowledge of Google Workspace or a desire to learn.
  • Understand school management systems.

In return, we offer development opportunities to all our staff, an Employee Assistance Programme, free parking and a supportive and friendly environment.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are privileged to be able to offer our staff a vibrant and ICT-rich working environment, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @theWhitSchool for more about our school.

Applications are welcome form anyone that meets the stated requirements in the person specification. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve.

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

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)

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

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Debbie Possee at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post debbie.possee@swale.at and 01227 931300

Closing Date: 30th June 2021

Interview Date: Week Commencing 5th July 2021

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

Why work at The Whitstable school? We have a strong vibrant community of staff whereby teaching and learning can flourish in an environment where respect, discipline, and responsibility are steadfastly upheld so all students can learn and grow without unnecessary disruptions. You will be working in a climate whereby the leadership deeply values languages and will provide both the support, CPD opportunities and resources you require to develop in the role. We are also able to offer Flexible Working for candidates that would like to discuss this.

The Whitstable School is part of the Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a Good school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to outstanding and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.

Please visit www.thewhitstableschool.org.uk and our twitter page @TheWhitSchool for more about our school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check and references will be taken up. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements; please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr Alex Holmes
  • Address:The Whitstable School, Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX
  • Telephone: 01227 931300
  • Email: tws_admin@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.