Administrative Assistant and Lead First Aider
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
Greenwich
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- APTEC Scale: 4 – 6 depending on experience - £21,795 - £22,587 per annum pro rota for term time only £18,912 – 19,599 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 8 November 2021
Job overview
We are a small but expanding MAT, our vision is ‘success for everyone’. There are currently two schools in the Trust, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a highly successful all-inclusive boys’ school with a co-educational offer at Post 16, and the newly built Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, that is already making huge strides in the education arena. The schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils. They are demanding yet rewarding schools where students and staff feel valued and supported.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant and Lead First Aider who will be responsible for providing administrative support to meet the needs of the school and lead on the school’s first aid provision. The successful applicant will need to have a flexible approach in supporting with other duties at busy times of year and provide administrative support as required.
Essential qualities/experience:
1. To hold a relevant first aid qualification or a willingness to be trained.
2. To be able to work as a team member.
3. To have a flexible and positive approach to all administrative duties undertaken.
4. To have the ability to prioritise work, to act on your own initiative, to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
5. Willingness to attend training courses to enhance development and performance.
6. Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
7. Ability to multi-task and assist with work.
As a member of the PolyMAT staff we can offer you:
• Opportunities for career progression
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• An employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ
• Excellent catering facilities
• Secure on-site parking
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.
The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The closing date for applications is Friday 5 November. Interviews will be scheduled to take place week commencing 8 November 2021.
All applicants will need to complete a Woolwich Polytechnic School Employee Application form which can be found at www.woolwichpoly.co.uk
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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
- Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London
- SE28 8AT
- United Kingdom
Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.
We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.
Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.
All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions. Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.
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