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PA to Headteacher/HR Admin

The Norton Knatchbull School

Ashford

  • Expired
Salary:
Kent Range 8
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
30 November 2021

Job overview

PA TO HEADTEACHER/HR ADMIN

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

This is a permanent position, term time plus 2 weeks, (INSET days plus 5 days in the school holidays by arrangement with the HT) on Kent Range 8 - £25,949 pro rata.  The successful candidate will act as confidential Personal Assistant to the Headteacher and assist the School Business Manager with HR and recruitment processes.  

You should have a good level of education to at least GCSE standard or equivalent.  A minimum of 5 years’ experience within an office environment, preferably within school administration is essential.  There will be a Support Staff Review carried out during this academic year which this role will fall under the aegis of.

Please visit our website for the job description and an application form.  Send your completed application form to Miss Vanessa Corker, PA to the Headteacher by email to vcorker@nks.kent.sch.uk quoting post reference: 2122/S7

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30 November 2021. We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received. The selection process will involve an interview, depending on Government guidance in relation to Covid-19 this may be carried out virtually.

NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff.  We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition.  As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff.  In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.

All new recruits to our team will be further supported by a comprehensive Induction Programme and a Mentor.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. 



Attached documents

About The Norton Knatchbull School

The Norton Knatchbull School is a single-sex, selective, 11-18, international school for boys, situated in Ashford in Kent. It includes a sixth form, where 25% of students in Years 12 and 13 are girls. The selection process requires a pass in the Kent Test for children in Year 7 or a pass in the school’s Casual Admissions Entrance Exam for pupils in Years 8-11. There are 1,185 students currently on the school roll, 255 of whom are sixth-form students.

The Norton Knatchbull School, which was originally named Ashford Grammar School, was founded in 1630 and was given its current name in 1975, after the school’s founder. 

Headteacher

Mr. Ben Greene, BA (Hon), NPQH

Values and vision 

The Norton Knatchbull School combines traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment. Students are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

The school also provides an atmosphere where students feel supported and inspired to strive for their personal best. Its approach to academic study is varied, disciplined and fosters a life-long love of learning. The Norton Knatchbull School values community and celebrates diversity. 

The school has language and science specialisms, provides a wealth of extra-curricular activities, and offers careers education, advice and guidance. 

Ofsted report

“Students achieve well, particularly in mathematics and science where their progress exceeds expectations. Teaching is good, and some is outstanding. Teachers have good subject knowledge which is clearly communicated. They value and benefit from well-managed training opportunities to improve their practice. The school is a respectful and tolerant community, in which students feel safe and behave well. They are keen to do well and they attend regularly.” 

View The Norton Knatchbull School’s Ofsted report 

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