School Administration Assistant/Examinations Officer

Hours: Full time and Permanent, Term time only (Monday to Thursday      8.00am to 4.30 and Friday 8.00am to 3.30)

Contract: Permanent

Location: St Philip’s School

St Philip’s School is a special educational needs school for young people aged 9 -19 years. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Many students have additional needs such as mild to moderate Autistic Spectrum Disorders, language impairment or emotional issues; a few have sensory or medical needs. To find out more about YPA please visit https://stphilips-chessington.org/. 

Improving opportunities and outcomes for our students is at the heart of all that we do. For children and young people, especially those with special educational needs or who experience other barriers to learning, our world can present many challenges. All young people deserve to leave education confident that they have developed the skills they need to achieve their ambitions, with meaningful education, work and life experiences to draw on. This is the confidence that we aim to deliver.

We are steadily extending the reach of our provision within our local communities from primary through secondary to further education, smoothing transitions and giving students the benefit of expertise generated from our collegiate approach to knowledge-sharing amongst our staff. All of this is underpinned by a suite of shared services whose expert staff work closely with students and staff in each school/college centre and with affiliates and commissioning organisations to improve educational and operational quality at every level to benefit our students.

With strong administrative and organisational skills, you will support the School Business Manager in a range of administrative and office duties providing effective and confidential comprehensive administrative support in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.  

St Philip’s School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/ 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact abirkett@stphilips-chessington.org.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 28th January 2022

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 7th February 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.