Admissions Officer
Wallington County Grammar School, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
12 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
5 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 Hours Per Week -Term Time Plus 4 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 5/6 points 13-20 paid pro rata £28,424-£31,651 Actual salary; per annum, (dependent upon skills and experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Career opportunity
We are seeking to appoint an Admissions Officer to support some of the most committed and intelligent secondary school students in the country as part of a highly skilled and cohesive team of teachers and support staff.
The key focuses of this role will be to:
Take responsibility for admissions and induction of all new students to the School;
Work collaboratively with local schools in the preparation and coordination of entrance tests and examinations;
Be an ambassador for the school, leading on marketing us to prospective students and parents, and maintaining the school website
What the school offers its staff
School Context
Wallington County Grammar School is one of the most successful schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua ad Summa, “Through Difficulties to the Heights”, which our exceptional students exemplify each and every day. Their success, and that of our staff has been recognised by Ofsted, grading the School ‘outstanding’ in all areas. This success is born from a strong set of values centred around compassion for one another, commitment to all we do, courage in facing life’s many challenges and creativity to succeed in a global 21st century society.
We are a highly selective school, admitting 150 young men from across London and the South East into Year 7 and admitting young women into the Sixth Form. We have a well-balanced, academic curriculum centred around developing scholarship and creativity which, when combined with innovative and forward thinking pedagogy, makes Wallington County Grammar School, an extremely stimulating environment in which to work.
Advantages and benefits
Working with high attaining and committed young men and women;
Joining an established cross trust team of professionals;
Access to a Charter Marked CPD programme (Silver Status);
Amenities and benefits including priority entry for children of staff; onsite parking; Ride to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme and a School gym;
A firm commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance;
A leafy setting on the edge of the beautiful Beddington Park easy access to both central London and the Surrey countryside.
Further details about the role
Application Process
An application pack can be downloaded from the School website at https://www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=121 Please note an application form must be completed for this post and should be returned to personnel@wcgschool.co.uk as soon as possible. Candidates may be called for an interview upon receipt of their application. A Statement of Suitability addressed to the Headmaster is required as part of the application.
Visits to the School are welcome prior to application. Please contact the WCGS HR Department at personnel@wcgschool.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 12th July 2024
Interviews: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint immediately should there be a suitable candidate and therefore advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.
Equal Opportunities
We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief.
Our Candidate Privacy Notice and Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy are published on our website at https://www.wcgs-sutton.co.uk/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=121
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 Wallington County Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@wcgschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 647 2235
Wallington County Grammar School is one of the most successful schools in the country. Our motto is Per Ardua ad Summa, Through Difficulties to the Heights, which our exceptional students exemplify each and every day. Their success and that of our staff has been recognised by Ofsted, grading the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas, and more recently by the Secretary of State for Education who presented the school with the 2019 Evening Standard Award for School Achievement. This success is born from a strong set of values centred around compassion for one another, commitment to all we do, courage in facing life’s many challenges and creativity to succeed in a global 21st century society.
We are a highly selective school, admitting 150 young men from across London and the South East into Year 7 and admitting young women into the Sixth Form. We have a well balanced, academic curriculum centred around developing scholarship and creativity which, when combined with innovative and forward thinking pedagogy, makes Wallington County Grammar School an extremely stimulating place to work.
Arranging a visit to Wallington County Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@wcgschool.co.uk.
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