Administrator

Ealing Fields High School, Wyke Gardens, Ealing W7 2BB is seeking to appoint an   

Administrator Grade 5 (£22, 647 - £24,651) 

35 hours per week on a full-time (52-week) contract  

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 23rd November 2017 

Interview date: Thursday 30th November 2017  

Ealing Fields High School opened in September 2016 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has two year groups (7 and 8) totalling 240 students.  In this fast-growing environment the school office requires an additional administrator to co-ordinate activities across the school and to support day-to-day operations.  The role is varied, busy and fast-paced – the ability to work professionally under pressure to meet deadlines, and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the school, is essential.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in school administration, and while previous school experience is not essential the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a busy office or customer service environment.  The role will suit someone looking for professional development opportunities and the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to gain the Certificate in School Business Management qualification if they do not already have this.  Initial training in Twyford Trust administrative processes may also take place at Twyford School in Acton.    

Standard working hours are 7am – 3.00pm (with a one hour lunch break), plus an additional 1 hour per day (3.00 – 4.00pm), with time to be accrued and taken as additional leave in the school holidays.  

For more information about this role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/  

Successful Candidates will be:   

Proactive, approachable, calm and professional.  S/he will have excellent communication skills and a high level of personal organisation.  The post-holder will need to flexible in their approach to working hours and have commitment to the values and ethos of the Trust.  

For more information please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies

The Twyford Trust 

The Twyford Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community.  The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well.  Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools.  The Trust currently runs three high schools in the London Borough of Ealing and has approval to open a fourth school.   

Ealing Fields High School, Ealing 

Ealing Fields High School opened in September 2016 and joined the Twyford Trust on 1st September 2017.  The school has two year groups (7 and 8), totalling 240 students.  The staff community, though still small, is very positive and highly motivated.  The school will move into its new building during 2019-20 but until then will remain situated in temporary accommodation in Wyke Gardens.  

How to apply  

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.  

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment, Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP by the closing time and date above.  Applications can be emailed to recruitment@twyford.ealing.sch.uk  Please do not send applications by fax.  

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check  

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.