The successful candidate will provide organisational and administrative support to maintain efficient systems within the school.
This is a varied role within the administrative function of the school. Please take time to read the full job description, however, tasks will include among others:
photocopying, laminating and binding documents within the Resources Department
collating, designing and drafting documents, programmes for the music concerts and school productions
providing support to the Reception area dealing diplomatically with telephone enquiries and visitors to the school
providing administrative support to the Catering Department, typing correspondence, reports and other documents
The working week will be 20 hours spread equally over the School week, term time only plus 5 days. This is equivalent to 39 working weeks of the year.
The successful candidate will be required to liaise with staff, students and parents / carers and, therefore, the ability to communicate to all levels is essential.
The ideal applicant will have good all-round administrative skills gained through professional training and / or experience, the ability to prioritise their workload, meet deadlines and have the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues.
In March 2018 Ofsted confirmed that the School continues to be a Good school. Our fantastic report is a real vindication of our drive to develop confident, well informed and caring young adults who have self- belief and fully participate in their local, national and international communities; the school provides a wealth of additional opportunities for students to achieve these aims.
We are a popular and successful mixed 11-18 rural comprehensive school with c. 1100 NOR, situated ten miles north-west of Gloucester city, within three miles of the Herefordshire border. We are a high achieving school at the very heart of our community. We have a strong tradition of academic success within a positive and caring learning environment based upon mutual trust and respect.
You are more than welcome to contact the school if you would like an opportunity to discuss this vacancy. The closing date for this role is Monday 9th August 2021 with interviews taking place as soon as possible. However, please note that where the school receives an exceptional response, shortlisting and interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.
If you would like any further information please feel free to contact me.
Ann Price
Business Manager
Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, school will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches will include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.