Admin & Communications Manager
The Gatwick School
Crawley, West Sussex
- £19,031 - £20,814 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- WSCC inc fringe Grade 7: Scale 14 - 19 (£26,072 - £28,515 pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Jan 2023
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2022
Job overview
The Gatwick School is looking for a dynamic and driven Admin & Communications Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving all through school and shape the admin services, as well as enhancing the external communications to promote the school's values.
Working hours:
Permanent – 30hrs per week (08:00-16:00 four days per working week e.g. Monday to Thursday)
Term time (39 weeks) plus 2 weeks during the holidays (dates to be agreed – flexible working including working from home during the holidays considered)
The role:
- To manage the school's admin processes, line manage and coach the Reception team and develop the admin service offering
- To manage the external communications and marketing of the school, in order to promote the school’s ethos and values
- To update the school website
- To generate ideas and initiatives to support the positive promotion of the school to new and existing parents/carers
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Proven people development skills
- Ability to motivate and engage others
- Strong organisational skills, effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines
- Can quickly build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
- Are able to use initiative, be decisive and can communicate professionally with confidence
- Are highly computer literate, with strong capability in email, MS Office and management information systems
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Experience of working in a fast paced office environment
Staff Benefits:
- Fringe allowance
- Potential for career progression
- An experienced and supportive central Trust team, who provide HR advisory and business support
- Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- Coaching culture established for staff
- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Scheme
- Staff / Long Service Awards
- Termly hospitality
You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Character, Culture and Currency at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
Colleagues are welcoming and highly supportive and we provide an extensive CPD programme offering development opportunities at all career stages.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
Key Dates
We welcome candidates for tours or an informal chat with the Business Manager.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th December 2022
Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Monday 5th December 2022
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 6th December 2022
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Attached documents
About The Gatwick School
Opened in 2014, and judged 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas. The Gatwick School is a state-funded all-through school based in Crawley, West Sussex. Teaching children aged 4-16, the school is non-denominational and mixed gender. Located on Gatwick Road, it is less than a mile from the international airport of the same name.
The school can be accessed on public transport by the Metrobus network, with the Gatwick Road North bus stop situated outside the school. The Gatwick School has a breakfast club and runs OASIS clubs at the end of the day for after-school intellectual stimulation.
Values and vision
Our vision is for all pupils to have a love of learning, a positive and resilient approach with a strong sense of community. Each individual pupil will be encouraged to be aspirational, prepared for their future and inspired to make a difference. We strive for this through providing high-quality teaching which focuses on learning and furthering understanding. This is reflected in our values:
- Character - Being our personal best, being kind and developing resilience
- Culture - A diverse and cohesive community, with high expectations and celebration
- Currency - Outcomes to open doors of opportunity, providing experiences and building a positive reputation
By providing a learning experience with an emphasis on global education, business and enterprise, science and technology, The Gatwick School aims to raise aspirations and broaden horizons. Our pupils will be well prepared for the next stage of their journey whether it involves following an apprenticeship at some of the major employers right on our doorstep or onto further education.
We are looking for staff with high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils with the energy and determination to make a difference. So if you are someone who motivates and inspires confidence; a clear communicator who is collaborative and builds strong relationships. Then, you’ve come to the right place. Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
Simon Firth
Headteacher
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