Office Lead
Nishkam Primary School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 6 (FTE £27,000 - £31,800)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2017
Job overview
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the next phase of development of the first Free School to open in the Midlands. Opportunities like these will be few and far between and will interest those with creative minds, seeking to inspire a new generation of children by embedding core values in every aspect of learning. The journey will have its challenges yet the rewards will be immensely satisfying.
Background You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, a flagship of the DfE Free Schools programme.
The Trust has opened:-
- Nishkam Primary School Birmingham – September 2011
- Nishkam High School – September 2012
- Nishkam School West London – September 2013
- Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton – September 2014
Nishkam Primary School is a Sikh ethos, multi-faith school that nurtures pupils of all faiths and beliefs. The Nishkam ethos is to create a selfless mind-set, to go beyond ourselves to serve others, create supportive communities and to realise our true potential.
The core of Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life.
The Role
A school office lead works within the school office, under the guidance of the Head Teacher. They are responsible for day-to-day management of the school office and support staff – including supervision of the school’s administrative systems, pupil information, personnel issues in respect of contracts, salaries, timesheets for all staff etc. This will require an element of flexibility and good self-organisation skills.
Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
To apply:
- You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website www.nishkamschool.org/recruitment or contact the school office on 0121 647 6890
- Applications to be sent to recruitment.npsb@nishkamschools.org by 12pm, Wednesday 5th July 2017
- Successful applicants will be contacted on Friday 7th July 2017
- Interviews will be held on Friday 14th July 2017
Attached documents
About Nishkam Primary School
Nishkam Primary School is a co-educational Sikh free school in Birmingham for children aged 4 to 11. The school offers the full range of National Curriculum subjects along with faith and language studies.
Interim Headteacher
Gurpreet Kaur
Values and vision
Nishkam Primary School prides itself on having a Sikh ethos but being inclusive to all faiths. It aims to build success on a strong partnership between passionate staff, committed learners and dedicated parents. The school believes that its faith-inspired values define the character of its education and should be intrinsic to a positive outlook for students.
Teachers aim to promote faith-inspired humility and a selfless approach to life. The school says its aspirations for academic excellence are underpinned, in particular, by the practice of the values of humility, service, compassion, self-discipline, forgiveness, love and creativity.
Ofsted report
“Children get off to an excellent start in the extremely effective Reception classes, and are prepared exceptionally well for their move into Year 1. All groups of pupils at all ages make rapid progress. They achieve high standards in relation to their different starting points. Class teachers and associate teachers (extra adult support in class) aim high and always want pupils to do their very best. They provide teaching of excellent quality, and set demanding work that stimulates pupils and moves them on quickly in their learning."
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