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Job Title

Administrative Assistant – Domers Wells High School

Job reference

Date posted

21/11/2024

Application closing date

02/12/2024

Job type

Administration, administrator, Receptionist/Administrator

Contract type

Permanent

Subject

Salary package

£28,742 pa (Grade 5 Point 12 ) - £30,019 pa (Grade 5 Point 15)

Job description

Grade 5 £28,742 pa to £30,019 pa
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
40 weeks, term-time only (including training days)
Required: Monday 3 February 2025

About the school

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “The school rejoices in its diversity. Teachers design lessons which reflect the range of cultures within the school community.” (Ofsted 2021) We are an Investors in People school and professional development is at the heart of our work. We have high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School and our character values of determination, wisdom, honesty and service underpin all that we do.

Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good.

“Dormers Wells High School is a nurturing environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe.” “The school sets high standards for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well in all areas of the school. They are polite and courteous.”

“Teachers are experts in their subjects.”

Are you passionate about education and looking for an exciting role as part of the school office and admin team? We have a fantastic opportunity to work within our dynamic and inspiring school.

About you

The successful candidate will:

*Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure

*Be able to follow school procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player

*Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

What we can offer you:

*Friendly and supportive environment

*Vibrant mixed staff

*Positive student staff relationships

*Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications

*An impressive wellbeing package, including access to physiotherapy services, flu vaccinations, nursing support, financial wellbeing coaching, menopause support services including counselling,

*Access to 24/7 GP Service

*Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions

*Access to a personal healthcare cash plan

*Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment

*Cycle to Work Scheme

“Leaders support the well-being of staff… Staff in all areas of the school feel valued by leaders as well as by pupils and parents.” (Ofsted 2021)

How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.dwhs.co.uk/vacancies

Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney, rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk : Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be
found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by 9:00am on Monday 2 December 2024  with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.

 

Tel No : 02085666446

Email : rmahoney@dwhs.co.uk