Admin Assistant
Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RRThis job expired on 14 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP (subject to the completion of all necessary checks)
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £9,424,13-£10,211,28 (based on 16 hours/term time only), up to £14,136.19-£15,316.92 (based on 24 hours/term time only)
Admin Assistant job summary
Kingfisher School is a unique, friendly, and successful school based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and is part of The Propeller Academy Trust. Our vision is that Kingfisher School is a place where everyone is valued to develop independence through an enriching curriculum which is worthwhile. This is the Kingfisher VIEW.
We provide high quality education for children and young adults aged 2-19 years who have severe, profound, and complex needs including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children, offering them learning programmes that build on their individual strengths and celebrate their achievements.
It is a place where every child has an aspirational and personalised education programme that ensures they receive an exceptional opportunity to succeed.
Main purpose
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Administration Assistant.
You will be the initial point of contact for incoming phone calls, visitors, parents, and students. The school office is a busy, dynamic setting where no two days are the same.
We are looking for someone who has excellent, written, communication, and organisation skills with the ability to be able to relate to parents, colleagues, and learners to build positive ongoing relationships.
In addition, you will also support the school by providing a flexible, productive, and responsive administrative service, so versatility and resourcefulness is essential.
What can we offer you
- The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
- Opportunities for development and career progression
- Induction programme and ongoing CPD and training
· A range of staff benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)
- Free eye test for DSE users
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
- A positive and friendly working environment
How to Apply
For further details, and to apply, please visit Vacancies - SAMpeople Recruit. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Application Timeline
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.
For informal enquiries please contact us at recruitment@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk
Visits to the school are welcome by arrangement. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.
Please note, the school reserves the right to close adverts if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.
If you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future
Grade 6, SCP 8-13. £13.47-£14.60 per hour. Actual salary £9,424,13-£10,211,28 (based on 16 hours/term time only), up to £14,136.19-£15,316.92 (based on 24 hours/term time only) 16-24 hours per week, flexible school hours by arrangement, Part time, permanent, term time only
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
About Kingfisher School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingfisher School website
Kingfisher is a great school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.
The school caters for young people aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children offering them learning programmes building on their individual strengths and celebrating their achievements. There is excellent partnership with the health and social care professionals who work alongside us at Kingfisher.
Our curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of all our pupils. The driving force and intent behind our curriculum is to develop independence at every opportunity.
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