Administrative Assistant - Sixth Form
ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED
We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our support staff team. The suitable candidate would primarily work alongside colleagues within our Sixth Form team, providing support for student/parent queries, administration and project work.This is an interesting and varied role that would suit someone who has administration experience and looking to develop their career in a customer service/business focused environment.
A knowledge or understanding of the education sector and school administration would be advantageous but not essential to succeed in this role.The role is term-time only, 37 hours per week, with 10 additional days. The starting pay level within the range may be negotiable for the right candidate.
Our Culture
We are proud to be building a school that, by 2025, will be delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work whilst, at the same time, supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed.
We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.
Our Values
The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community. We are looking to recruit individuals who live by these values on a daily basis.- Integrity
- Compassion
- Community
- Humility
- Emotional Intelligence
- Courage
- Collaborative
- Diligent
- Role Model
- A Critical Thinker
The challenge to us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We also want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career. We also wish to create a culture that encourages staff to stay and grow with us.
The successful post holder will:-- Have a professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
- Be able to use technology proficiently.
- Have accuracy and attention to detail.
- Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure.
- A positive mind set and an adaptable approach to work.
- Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.
- A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work/ life balance.
- A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
- The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment.
- Fantastic building resources and facilities.
If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you would like to apply for this post, please download the application pack from this site, or email the school for an application pack. Alternatively, you can telephone, leaving your postal address. The pack will include further details about the post, including how to apply.
Allerton Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding recruitment checks.
We are also an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.