Administrator (Pupil and Business Support Services)
Grade Scale 7, Points 23 – 25 (Possible Scale 8 for highly skilled candidate)
35 hours per week (part-time hours may be considered)
Term time (plus 10 days – 5 training and 5 additional days in holidays by arrangement)
About the School:
Castlebar is an ‘Outstanding’ Special School for primary aged children with complex moderate to severe learning difficulties. We are very proud of our children and our school and offer a warm and welcoming place to work, where you would be part of a supportive team.
About you:
*An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Administrator to work at our school. In this role, you will complement the professional work of our school team by taking responsibility for administration relating to pupil management, data tasks (including data management) and business support services.
*This post would particularly suit someone who enjoys a varied and interesting role, where you will become an integral part of the school.
*We require someone with excellent administrative, data management and IT skills, who can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the leadership team and Governors.
*Supporting the Business Manager, you will provide effective admin business support, as well as supporting the wider school administration team.
*Please see the job description and person specification for more information.
*We are open to explore full or part time working, (working flexibly between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, with one hour for lunch, Monday to Friday). The role is offered as term time, plus an additional number of days during the summer holiday. Additional hours may be required outside of the usual working day on occasion to fulfil the duties of the post.
Please visit the School’s web-site for an insight and further information about us.
How to apply:
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website in the vacancy section
Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification so that you can establish that you meet the requirements for this post.
All applicants will be required to complete an application form (CVs will not be accepted). They should use the personal statement section of the application to show clear evidence of how they meet the essential requirements stated in the person specification. They should also use the personal statement to show your suitability for the post and what they will bring to the role.
We are 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 & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.
Castlebar is committed to Safeguarding Children – All candidates will require Enhanced DBS clearance. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may consider this information during the recruitment process.
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by: midnight on Tuesday 7 May 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
We reserve the right to close applications for these posts if a suitable applicant is found.