Administration Assistant
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
9 August 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: 37 hours a week, Term Time plus 5 staff development days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,747 - £24,743
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT B)
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
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;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
Employee Referral Recruitment incentive;
Further details about the role
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.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
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.
Interview Date: w/c 19/08/2024
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1774 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westlands School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- wssrecruitment@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 477475
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wssrecruitment@swale.at.
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