Administrator (Clerk) to the School Board
Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5NNThis job expired on 5 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
5 February 2024 at 10am
Date listed
10 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £2,189.00 Annually (Actual) 18.23 per hour (including Fringe allowance and Holiday pay)
Administrator (Clerk) to the School Board job summary
ADMINISTRATOR (CLERK) TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
Elstree Screen Arts Academy
Part-time, Permanent
120 hours per year to be worked flexibly , Term time only
This role could be combined with the Administrator (Clerk) to the School Board for The John Warner School within the Trust.
Full time equivalent: H7 point 19, £29,777 + £988 Fringe allowance
Actual starting salary including Fringe allowance: £2,189.00 per annum
Actual Hourly Salary: 18.23 per hour (including Fringe and Holiday pay)
Required as soon as possible
We are seeking an Administrator (Clerk) to the School Board to join the team at Elstree Screen Arts Academy. The post holder will be required to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the School Board with some meetings being held in the evenings.
Whilst the main School Board meetings are set a year in advance, you will also be supporting panels for complaints and exclusions, should the need arise at other schools within the Trust. This panel work will require flexibility in approach and times, with many panels being held in the evenings.
We would like you to have:
previous experience of working as a clerk within an educational environment - desirable but not essential as full training can be provided for the right person
the ability to maintain confidentiality, remain impartial and act with integrity
the ability to work as part of a team and also able to work independently using your own initiative
very good listening, oral and literacy skills
experience in writing agendas and accurate concise minutes
high levels of attention to detail and the ability to work to a high standard
good ICT including keyboarding skills and proficiency in using the internet to access relevant information
efficient organisational skills – able to organise your time, organise meetings and work to deadlines
experience/understanding of record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of a range of documentation
the ability to build relationships with others and maintain contacts with outside agencies
a willingness to attend appropriate training and development
flexibility – able to work at times convenient to the School Boards, including evening meetings and able to travel to meetings
a natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.
We can offer:
A permanent annualised hours contract of 120 hours per year to be worked flexibly during term time only
A positive working environment within the schools and Trust
The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
Exceptional professional development opportunities
If you would like to join a high performing, supportive and friendly staff team, we would like to hear from you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to make an application:
Please read the attached appointment brief before completing your application.
To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.
The vacancy closes at 9.00 am 05 of February,however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
Interviews: as soon as possible thereafter
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please Susan Poole, Head of Governance and Compliance, spoole@danesedtrust.org.uk
E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW
Tel: 01923 284169
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.
About Elstree Screen Arts Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 514 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Elstree Screen Arts Academy website (opens in new tab)
Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
This is a brilliant place to innovate, make and learn. Elstree Screen Arts offers a unique education for students aged 14 to 19 specialising in the crafts, trades and technical disciplines that underpin the creative sector. We provide core academic education alongside technical, vocational learning designed to develop learners to be creative, innovative and reflective. We are also here to provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills and work experience to be employed in the film, TV and theatre industries, where there is currently a substantial skills shortage.
This is a creative college full of vitality and enthusiasm. Our students are a credit to us and our campus is new and well resourced. Our staff are passionate and industry credible. ESA benefits from leading academic and industry partners. We are a UK centre of Screen Excellence and we aim to be a nationally leading school specialising in creative and cultural education.
As a new college, we are still expanding and innovating. We currently have around 450 students on our role and expect to be around 600 in the next few years. The dynamism of our college and our pioneering specialism provides a rewarding challenge for an innovative and inspiring Learning Support Professional seeking to inspire and support our creative learners.
Our students are very engaged by the specialist education we provide here and the quality of student productions are often industry standard. We have our own student led media production company who take on legitimate briefs for industry clients. Our current showreel can be seen on our website - www.esaacademy.org.
We are part of the Danes Educational Trust and we offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and an excellent ECT programme of support. We welcome and encourage prospective candidates to come and see us and get a feel for our college. If you would like to organise a visit to the college or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact Dawn Gamble (Recruitment Manager) at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
Thank you again for your interest in being a part of the team at Elstree Screen Arts Academy and working alongside our creative and curious learners.
The Danes Educational Trust
The Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School and Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years. She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all six schools. If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust.
The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
Chris Mitchell
Principal
www.esaacademy.org
www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
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