Administrative Assistant - Student Office
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Position Overview & Specifications
Administrative Assistant - Student Office
Start date: March 2023
Salary: Grade 1c3 £23 628 - £25 212 Full time (12 hours £6 827 - £7 284)
Hours: 12 hours per week, term time plus inset days.
There can be some flexibility with regard to working days, additional days maybe available
We are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to join our busy school office providing vital support to our pupil body, you will be the first port of call for our pupils, monitoring attendance and managing first aid in school. This is a key role in ensuring the wellbeing of our pupils.
The ideal candidate should be have a calm manner, able to prioritise and be able to relate to young adults in a Secondary setting. Excellent literacy skills, both written and verbal, and good attention to detail are also a requirement. There is some flexibility regarding hours of work for the right candidate.
Glenthorne High School can offer you:
- A comprehensive programme of professional development at all levels
- The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
- Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
- Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.
Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.
For further details and the application pack, application form and equal opportunity form, please see our school website ‘Joining us’ page link below:
https://www.glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk/app/os#!website/joining-us-2/staff-vacancies
Closing date: 12 pm, Wednesday 15thFebruary 2023.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should there be a suitable candidate.
The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £23,628.00-£25,212.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- SUTTON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 15/02/2023
Expected start date: 01/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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