Sixth Form Administrator

APPOINTMENT OF SIXTH FORM ADMINISTRATOR

30 hours per week, term-time only

Salary WSCC Grade 4 pt 5 - 6 pt 9 (dependent upon experience of successful candidate)

£24,790 - £26,409 paid pro rata (£16,930 – £18,036.08 actual)

We are seeking to appoint a Sixth Form Administrator to join our dedicated team, to be a friendly face on our Sixth Form Reception and also administer our Assessment Period Programme (AP). As well as reception duties, they will be supervising the delivery of student AP sessions set by the relevant departments. This is a very important role within the Sixth Form and the successful candidate will possess excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, nurturing professional relationships with students and staff alike.

As part of this role, we would ideally like to appoint someone with Level 6 Career Guidance qualification or willing to work towards it. This part of the role would involve a deep understanding of the university process and also a keen interest in promoting alternative routes such as degree apprenticeships, plus a willingness to support students to develop high-quality CVs and interview skills. They would also take the lead with careers education, external speakers, mock interviews with industry professionals, work experience placements and a variety of aspirational trips.

This is a new role for St Philip Howard, so we are very keen to speak to interested parties to discuss how this will look in practice, how we could support the successful candidate to achieve excellence in the role. Your induction and on-going training in this role is really important to us so you will receive excellent support on this front. 

The role will provide a first-rate opportunity to join a strong and supportive staff who are making a real difference to the futures of our young people who are entrusted to our care.

 In return, we can offer you:

• A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education
• A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
• A high level of professional development
• Term time only working
• Enrolment in Local Government pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Elective car lease scheme
• Employee Assistance
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
• Staff social events

The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.

As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.