Key Stage 5 Administrator

Part-time - 21 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Term Time Only + 5 Training Days +1 Week (to be worked during the school holidays, as designated by your line manager, including exam results day)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 5 Administrator to join the administration team. Featherstone High is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

Employee benefits:

● Excellent CPD programme and free access to online Microsoft certified training.

● Access to www.teacherperks.co.uk for all employees to exclusive benefits and big discounts from some of the UK's biggest brands.

● Generous Local Government Pension.

● Onsite gym membership with 50% off at £15 per month.

● Contribution towards eye tests and VDU prescription glasses.

● Exclusive access to Costco membership.

● We also offer a Cycle to Work scheme, free counselling, free onsite secure parking and occupational health service.

The main duties will include:

● To provide a high level of admin support to the Director of Sixth Form and Heads of Year (HOY)

● Maintain accurate 6th form student attendance and lateness records on the SIMS.Net Attendance Module daily and act as the point of contact

● To support the School Administration Manager with the delivery of administrative support across the school.

● To support the administration of all Sixth Form related matters.

Experience needed:

● Excellent administrative and ICT skills, including attention to detail on data entry work, and the ability to multitask

● Excellent interpersonal skills including a 'Can-do' attitude

● Previous experience of working in a secondary school or Further Education environment

● SIMS experience gained from working in a school, voluntarily or paid, as well as experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development. We are one of the very few schools to achieve the Platinum Award for CPD -   a reflection of the importance we attach to supporting the professional development of colleagues. We have recently been awarded the Well-being Award for Schools, where our support for staff and students well-being was highlighted as a strength. 

Featherstone High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality is at the heart of Featherstone High School’s moto “together we achieve”. FHS understand that, in order to enable all members of our community to achieve their full potential, we need to be proactive and positive in ensuring everyone is given equal treatment and opportunities, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other of the protected characteristics.

Closing date:  Friday 28th January 2022, however, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we appoint sooner.

Interviews will take place week beginning 31st January 2022