Executive Administrator
The Gatwick School
Crawley, West Sussex
- £12,301 - £12,519 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- WSCC including fringe Grade 5: Scale 7-8 (£23,032 - £23,440)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2023
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2023
Job overview
The Gatwick School is looking for an exceptionally organised Executive Administrator to the Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving all through school and positively impact teaching and learning across the primary and secondary phases.
Working hours:
Permanent – 22.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday term time only (39 weeks) plus 1 week in the holidays (can work form home during the holidays).
The working pattern (e.g. daily hours) can be negotiated with the successful candidate. Examples of hours include 09:30-14:00 or 08:00-13:00.
The role:
- To provide effective and efficient admin support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
We are looking for individuals who have:
- Strong organisational skills and effective time management, enabling deadlines to be consistently met
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage challenging issues with staff, parents/carers and students
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Can quickly build effective working relationships with all stakeholders
- Are confident at using their initiative and working independently
Staff Benefits:
- Fringe allowance
- Potential for career progression
- An experienced and supportive central Trust team, who provide HR advisory and business support
- Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- Coaching culture established for staff
- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Scheme
- Staff / Long Service Awards
- Termly hospitality
You will be joining a supportive team who place our values of Character, Culture and Currency at the centre of all that we do, with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome candidates for tours or an informal chat with a member of the Senior Leadership Team
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Attached documents
About The Gatwick School
Opened in 2014, and judged 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas. The Gatwick School is a state-funded all-through school based in Crawley, West Sussex. Teaching children aged 4-16, the school is non-denominational and mixed gender. Located on Gatwick Road, it is less than a mile from the international airport of the same name.
The school can be accessed on public transport by the Metrobus network, with the Gatwick Road North bus stop situated outside the school. The Gatwick School has a breakfast club and runs OASIS clubs at the end of the day for after-school intellectual stimulation.
Values and vision
Our vision is for all pupils to have a love of learning, a positive and resilient approach with a strong sense of community. Each individual pupil will be encouraged to be aspirational, prepared for their future and inspired to make a difference. We strive for this through providing high-quality teaching which focuses on learning and furthering understanding. This is reflected in our values:
- Character - Being our personal best, being kind and developing resilience
- Culture - A diverse and cohesive community, with high expectations and celebration
- Currency - Outcomes to open doors of opportunity, providing experiences and building a positive reputation
By providing a learning experience with an emphasis on global education, business and enterprise, science and technology, The Gatwick School aims to raise aspirations and broaden horizons. Our pupils will be well prepared for the next stage of their journey whether it involves following an apprenticeship at some of the major employers right on our doorstep or onto further education.
We are looking for staff with high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils with the energy and determination to make a difference. So if you are someone who motivates and inspires confidence; a clear communicator who is collaborative and builds strong relationships. Then, you’ve come to the right place. Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
Simon Firth
Headteacher
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