Administration & Reception Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

ADMINISTRATION & RECEPTION ASSISTANT

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Closing date: Wednesday 29th October at 3pm

Salary: NJC Grade 2-3 plus first aid allowance

WORKING PATTERN: 5 days a week (37 hours), term time plus 3 weeks

We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational staff to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time.

We seek to appoint a committed and dynamic Administration & Reception Assistant to work within our Administration Team, to provide support across all aspects of school administration, including pupil services, reception, finance, HR, student attendance, maintenance of student records, communication with parents, and to administer first aid to students.

Our teaching and support staff work hard and enthusiastically as one team with the belief that every student can succeed and transform their life chances, achieving more than they dreamt possible.

We can offer the successful candidates an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

Wade Deacon High School is friendly, dynamic and innovative. Our latest OFSTED report from November 2022 described us as “an Outstanding School" in all areas, praising the school for providing pupils with a ‘first-rate education’ and an ‘aspirational curriculum’, describing pupils as ‘extremely happy’ and their behaviour as ‘exemplary’.

Application Forms

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points:

• why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far
• what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school
• any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have

Our online application form is available via the school website: www.wadedeacon.co.uk

Application Deadline

Applications should arrive in school by Wednesday 29th October at 3pm.

Safeguarding

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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. For further information on criminal record self-declaration please refer the guidance available on our website at: http://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/how-to-apply/criminal-recor…;