School Administration Officer – The Skills Hub

Salary: Grade 3 / 4 £21,237.93 - £23,042.15 actual salary (£24,802 - £26,909 FTE Salary) per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Location:  The Skills Hub, Falling Lane, West Drayton, UB7 8AB

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time only, permanent

The Skills Hub is a co-educational Alternative Provision for pupils in the London Borough of Hillingdon who cannot attend mainstream school for a variety of reasons. It currently offers places to pupils aged 11-16, many of whom have been, or are at risk of, permanent exclusion.

It is an exciting time for The Skills Hub we have recently moved into our brand new purpose-built site in the 2022-23 academic year and will expand its intake to 120 pupils aged from 5 to 19. The new Free School will offer extensive dedicated facilities for our primary provision as well as state of the art, science labs and sports facilities.

Staff enjoy working with the young people who attend The Skills Hub and helping them to return to mainstream school or prepare them for the world of work, further education or training. To find out more about us visit www.theskillshub.org

The ideal candidate

To be considered a real asset to the school, you must demonstrate:

•   A non-judgmental and empathic approach to young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health

   needs and their families.

•   Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

•   Excellent time management and organisational skills.

•   Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

•   An energetic and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude.

•   Resilient and persevering personality.

•   Both a friendly and professional manner.

•   Excellent Customer Service

•   Flexible and hard working nature

•   Able to work in a fast paced environment

•   Team player

•   Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

•   Fast typist

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

PRIDE Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Shahena Tarapdar via email starapdar@theprideacademy.co.uk  

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

The Skills Hub is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact starapdar@theprideacademy.co.uk

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 29th October 2023

Interviews will take place on: Week commencing 6th November

Start date: ASAP

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.