Receptionist & SEND Administrative Assistant
West Thornton Primary Academy
Croydon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,807 - £22,201
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 16 July 2019
Job overview
At West Thornton we engage pupils to become skilled and self-motivated lifelong learners, through an enjoyable, memorable curriculum. We are forward thinking and innovative in our practice which includes providing children with access to fully integrated mobile technology. Our learning environments are designed to enable children to become independent and resilient learners equipped for life beyond school in the 21st century. We have seen the excellent things that happen when we let the children lead their learning and are dedicated to continue promoting this approach.
We have a committed staff and leadership team who are raising standards year on year and taking the school forward. West Thornton Primary Academy was judged as Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2012 and is an exciting place to work.
We need an experienced SEND Administrative Assistant to work in our busy Academy to support our SENDCo’s with the efficient administrative support service to the frontline of the School office.
Please apply by completing the application form, making reference to experience and knowledge based in the job description and person specification.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
West Thornton Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.
If you would like to visit West Thornton Primary Academy prior to applying, please contact Maria Theophilou, School Business Manager for further information
Attached documents
About West Thornton Primary Academy
Serving around 600 pupils, West Thornton Primary Academy is a co-educational primary school in Croydon, South London. Founded in 1896, the school provides places for children aged 4-11 and became an academy in 2011.
West Thornton Primary Academy is part of The Synaptic Trust, a multi-academy trust founded in 2013. The trust is responsible for the running of six local schools at mainly primary level. Owing to its location, West Thornton Primary Academy has a large and diverse catchment area.
Executive headteacher
Stuart Roberts
Values and vision
The school encourages pupils to be self-motivated in their learning. It strives to offer an interesting and creative curriculum relevant to the local area and the needs and interests of pupils. Lessons are designed to offer a level of choice and responsibility to children. Teachers take a great deal of pride in the quality of the feedback that students and parents receive, ensuring each child is clear about where they are academically, and where they need to be.
Ofsted report
“Pupils benefit greatly from the school’s highly inclusive and happy ethos. Pupils feel valued and make exceptional progress, both academically and in the development of their personal and social skills.”
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