SEND Administrator
Oldbury Academy
Oldbury Academy, Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Grade 5 - SCP 7 to SCP 11 (£24,294 to £25,979) Pro Rata Actual Salary: £17,003 to £18,182 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2024
Job overview
Job Title: SEND Administrator
Hours: Part Time (30 hours per week)
Salary: Grade 5 - SCP 7 to SCP 11 (£24,294 to £25,979) Pro Rata - Actual Salary £17,003 to £18,182 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time plus One Week
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Us
Oldbury Academy is a large secondary school, serving ca 1400 11-16 year olds and is part of the Stour Vale Academy Trust. Ofsted inspected our school in December 2021 and judged us to be ‘GOOD’ in all categories. Ofsted concluded that “pupils at this school receive a good education” and “it is well led and school leaders are committed to further improvements”.
Oldbury Academy is a happy and vibrant school where we aim to provide an excellent education for all pupils living in our community. We have friendly, committed and caring staff, all of whom endeavour to provide the finest educational experiences and a wide range of exciting opportunities for every child at our school.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised individual to join the SEND team at Oldbury Academy as a SEND Administrator. The role involves providing efficient administration support to the SENCo and SEND team in supporting students with special needs across all year groups. To act as the first point of contact for students, parents, carers and external agencies in matters relating to SEN and inclusion to support the well-being and progress of SEN students.
The successful candidate will have administrative experience; enjoy working as part of a team as well as on their own initiative. You must be able to plan, work to strict deadlines and have excellent oral and written communication skills. You should possess proficient computer skills and an expertise in the use of software packages and applications, including Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Louise Hancox (SENCo)
on louise.hancox@oldburyacademy.org.uk
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Monday 3rd June 2024
INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning Monday 10th June 2024
Please see the supporting document 'Applicant Information Pack' for more information regarding this position.
To apply for this post, please complete the application form and return to Miss Adele Wilden, either by post to Oldbury Academy, Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE or by email to applications@oldburyacademy.org.uk
For further information regarding Oldbury Academy please see our website: https://oldburyacademy.com
Please note we are unable to accept CVs as an application for any of our vacancies.
Stour Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Attached documents
About Oldbury Academy
Thank you for your interest in our school.
As Headteacher, I am dedicated to building opportunities for students to achieve the highest academic standards, ensuring that they are regarded as individuals in their own right and that their unique personality, talents and interests are nurtured and developed in full.
Education at Oldbury Academy is about developing the whole child and providing opportunities for them to flourish within and beyond the classroom. Instilling the values of respect, courtesy, tolerance and cooperation are an important part of our role as educators as we prepare our students for their path into higher education and the world of work.
Our mission is, through a balanced curriculum and within an ethos of tolerance, equality of opportunity and morality, to develop the talents of all students so that they may enter an ever changing world with appropriate skills, attitudes and standards.
Our vision ‘CARE’ underpins everything we do at Oldbury Academy
Celebrate together
•Rewarding those who consistently ‘get it right’ in all aspects of school life
•Every person being active in their contribution to our community
•Working together to shape a brighter future
Achievement for all
•Creating bright futures regardless of background and abilities
•Shaping exceptional citizens, well equipped for the wider world
•Supporting young people by offering a wide range of valuable, educational pathways
Respect each other
•A culture of tolerance, diversity, understanding and equality
•An environment where everyone feels safe, secure and included
•All members of our community being independent and making positive, well informed choices
Expectations to succeed
•High levels of challenge, expectation and accountability
•Developing a culture of success, positivity and happiness
•Aspirational ‘thinking and doing’ to reach and exceed your own goals
We apply the same standards to our staff and place a high value on professional development, regarding it as a key part of our approach to school improvement. All staff are entitled to training and development to make sure that they can fulfil their responsibilities confidently and competently. We recognise that staff engaging in additional training opportunities can have enrichment benefits for our school and each application for time and/ or funding is looked at individually.
A key aspect of our school ethos is the importance of saying thank you. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they thank and acknowledge people for their work. We are first and foremost a team and as such must recognise the value that each one of us brings to the others.
Thaks again for you interest in our school.
Phil Shackleton
Headteacher
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