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Administration Officer

Woodlands Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S14 1SL

This job expired on 1 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  1 December 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks, permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4 £25,584 to £27,711 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• Grade C or above in English and maths (or equivalent)

• Evidence of further education

Experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages

• Administration experience in an educational setting

Skills and knowledge

• Can work within a team or alone

• Commitment to listen and act on instructions, verbal and written, including health and safety requirements

• Respond to situations as they arise, for example, safeguarding concerns

• Effective communication skills with both adults and pupils

• A strong understanding of the school; their culture and values and be able to model these if appointed to the role

Personal qualities

• Flexible

• Honest and reliable

• Calm under pressure

• Patient

• Empathetic with young people

• Team player

• Attention to detail

• High personal and professional standards

What the school offers its staff

UNIQUENESS

Woodlands is distinguished from other schools by its unique, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treatedfairly and with respect.

COMMUNITY

Staff members, many of whom have dedicated 17 years to Woodlands, view the institution as an extended family, indicating astrong sense of community within the school.

INCLUSIVITY

Staff members appreciate working at Woodlands primarily for the team's emphasis on inclusion and meeting the needs ofevery child, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Woodlands Primary School offers a wide array of professional opportunities with a clear focus on continuous professionaldevelopment and growth. The leadership team is noted for their exceptional support and investment in staff.

UNITY

The staff at Woodlands are described as resilient, professional, hardworking, and supportive of each other, fostering a sense ofunity and camaraderie within the school community.

FORWARD THINKING

Woodlands and its associated trust are recognized for their forward-thinking approach, being outward-facing, research-led,and collaborative in their endeavours.

TEAMWORK

Collaboration among staff at Woodlands goes beyond mere cooperation, reflecting true camaraderie and a sharedcommitment to supporting one another to create an environment where every child's needs are met.

WORKLOAD

The manageable workload at Woodlands enables staff to deliver their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance,contributing to a positive working environment.

COLLABORATION

The Mercia Learning Trust is praised for its commitment to supporting staff and providing valuable opportunities forcollaboration with practitioners across its network of schools.

CHALLENGE

Staff members at Woodlands find fulfilment in the daily challenges presented by their roles, particularly in the enthusiasmdisplayed by the students, highlighting the rewarding nature of their work.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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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Woodlands Primary School Recruitment Information Booklet_compressed (3).pdf - 1.64 MB (opens in new tab)

Woodlands Admin November 2024.pdf - 282 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-primary-school-sheffield

Woodlands Primary School is a vibrant community where children aged 2-11 grow into confident learners. Serving around 500 children in south Sheffield, we believe in nurturing both academic success and personal achievements.

Our school is characterised by care, enthusiasm, and expertise, with a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children. We focus on developing articulate communicators, passionate readers, and inclusive individuals who display impeccable behaviour.

Our expert teachers carefully plan every subject, ensuring each child’s needs are at the heart of what we do. We offer wonderful children, a dedicated staff team, and leadership committed to improving outcomes for all.

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