Administration & Reception Assistant
Ref: SCH-WDT-0409 7 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 43.700 Pay Grade: SCP 3-6The Role
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Administration and Reception Assistant to join Halewood Academy. The successful candidate will work within the school’s Main Reception, to provide assistance across all aspects of school administration, including; Student Records, Admissions, SEN and Behaviour. The successful candidate would need to be capable of accurate minute taking as required.
The role involves a demanding and varied workload in a very busy environment. You will be responsible for effective management of your time to ensure processes are followed, in a range of key areas.
Previous experience of working in a school environment, with an understanding of school systems (SIMS preferable) and structures would be desirable. A knowledge of SEN administration in relation to EHCPs would also be advantageous but not essential.
You will be joining the Academy at a very exciting point along its journey to excellence.
You will be given full support in your career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD. We are committed to professional development and have a strong track record of supporting colleagues to progress in their careers.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance
Qualifications
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| Good qualifications in both English and Maths |
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Skills
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| Good standard of ICT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office 365 and other school software |
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| To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload |
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| Establish and develop appropriate relationships with all stakeholders |
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| Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences |
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| Relate to and work well with others as a member of a team |
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| Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Worked in an office environment |
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| Experience of maintaining manual and computerised records and/or the management of information systems. |
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| Worked successfully and co-operatively as a member of a team |
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| Experience of meeting deadlines to ensure the effective management of resources. |
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Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
Halewood Academy
The Avenue, Wood Road
Halewood
Knowsley
L26 1UU
Karen Saunders
HumanResources@HalewoodAc...