Admin Officer - Post 16 Provision

Have you got the energy, vision and passion for SEN and a good sense of fun to join our outstanding team?

The Castle School meets the individual needs of 173 pupils between 5 and 19 years, all of whom have learning difficulties. We are seeking an admin officer to join our team at The Castle School, based at our post 16 provision. 

You will be the first point of contact at The Castle School’s Post-16 Unit, responsible for all administration, including answering phones, liaising with the school’s main office and Newbury College arranging site maintenance.

Please see job description/person specification for full details.

You will have excellent people skills and be able to communicate confidently and effectively, both orally and in writing. You should be competent at multitasking, have impeccable attention to detail, good communication skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines, whilst being flexible and able to work with staff at all levels.

Applicants will need to have excellent people skills and a warm and caring personality. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and other staff is important. Opportunities for training are available and all staff are encouraged to take up these opportunities.

Hours - 8:00-4:00 Monday to Friday (3:30 finish on Friday)

Closing date - 7 October 2022

Interviews - 14 October 2022

Please visit our website www.thecastleschoolnewbury.org.uk for additional information about our school.  To apply, please complete an application form.  Please note we are unable to accept CVs. 

The Castle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening including checks with current and previous employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.