SEN Administration Manager
Oaks Park High School
Sutton
- £21,541 - £23,677 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible/September 2022
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
SEN Administration Manager
At Oaks Park High School, SEN support encompasses mainstream provision and support within the specialist base for students with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).
The SEN Administration Manager will thus be expected to work closely with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, pupils and external agencies. This is an interesting and varied role that involves working closely with your line manager, the Trust SENCO and other senior staff.
The SEN Administration Manager will thus need the following qualities:-
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with parents/carers and colleagues
• An ability to work well with students in any interactions with them, including a willingness to learn an awareness of their particular needs
• Adaptability and flexibility in working practices
• Ability to set standards and apply them consistently
• A high degree of professionalism
• An ability to present a good role model to pupils and staff
• A good level of computer literacy plus a willingness to learn
• The confidence to take part in social time duties and interact positively with students and/or provide short term individual student supervision as requested
In addition, successful experience in managing a busy working environment and/or providing administrative support is also required.
Training in school systems and practices will be provided both prior to the post being undertaken and during service.
See the job description/person specification (below) for further details.
Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form (below). CVs will not be accepted.
Application forms to be sent to: recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk
Closing dates for applications: 09:00, Monday, 4 July 2022
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Oaks Park High School
We are still accepting job applications
Please note that we are still actively recruiting for key positions starting in September 2024. We endeavour to be flexible with our interview / assessment arrangements and would like to thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.
BE PART OF THE OAKS PARK HIGH SUCCESS STORY
Oaks Park High is a rapidly improving secondary school set in extensive grounds in the London Borough of Sutton. The school has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted:
"This is a welcoming school. Pupils are happy here. They speak positively about how much the school has improved over time. Staff have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils achieve well."
The school is part of the Cheam Academies Network Trust which is committed to promoting the highest standards of local education.
You will be joining a team of brilliant people who are passionate about helping our students thrive and achieve the very best they can. Every member of staff - from our friendly receptionists to the dedicated leadership team - works tirelessly to support our students, their families and their colleagues.
The leadership team has put in place a substantial professional development programme to encourage staff to flourish and progress. This includes a bespoke teaching and learning package, the support of a specialist mentoring and coaching group, and opportunities for cross-Trust department collaboration. Additionally all staff are supported by a wellbeing team which actively seeks opportunities to improve staff experience and offer support if needed.
Leaders consider staff workload and wellbeing. Staff feel supported and appreciate the training opportunities provided, including those offered by the Trust.
The school is expanding its Year 7 intake again in September 2024 and is excited to be able to offer a range of teaching and support staff vacancies, to ensure we have the best possible infrastructure in place for our students to support this expansion.
Our school is situated in Carshalton, a short walk from Carshalton Beeches train station, 30 minutes from London Victoria by train and served by Bus routes from Sutton, Croydon and Morden.
We can offer you:
- An excellent CPD programme, including in house instructional coaching
- Opportunities for cross Trust working
- A behaviour for learning system supported buy an experienced Pastoral Support Team
- A well-being support team
- A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme
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