School Secretary
Burlington House School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22K / Annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 November 2020
Job overview
The Moat School was established in 1998 as a pioneering school to allow children with Dyslexia the opportunity to access an academic education. Focussing on pupil personal development The Moat is at the forefront of bespoke education for not only SpLD but also any child who struggles in a traditional classroom. Our expertise in special needs education has provided us with unique insight into how children learn and how to build tailored programmes that help them maximise their potential.
Classes are typically small allowing the time for different learning styles to be tailored to each student. Pupils follow the National Curriculum and study towards their GCSE’s with the idea of moving to further and higher education. Difficulties like Dyslexia are catered for, but are not the main focus. Koen Claeys, Headmaster says, "The Moat School is mainstream in structure, specialist in nature’
Throughout its tenure, the Moat has had numerous accolades for its approach to teaching, including winning the TES Award in 2015 for ‘Most value-added’, and shortlisted for 'Special needs initiative of the Year' 2020
Job Description
Job Purpose
To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the school
Key Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder will be expected to show flexibility and assist with other tasks of a similar nature.
Provide administrative support to the Deputy Head Pastoral, Deputy Head Academic and SENCO
Provide administrative support to the Registrar
Operate the school reception while the Receptionist is at lunch
Distribute emails from the central school account
Data entry onto school database (Schoolbase)
Provide administrative assistance to the Headmaster’s PA using G-suite
Provide assistance in completing Annual Census/ Subject Access Requests/ Policy updates
Person Specification
Essential
4 GCSEs at C grade or above, or equivalent
Experience gained in a customer focused role
Experience gained in a busy administrative role
Friendly, approachable and professional
Well presented/Smart, professional attire
Ability to work on own initiative
Availability to manage varying demands and workloads and offer flexibility
Good understanding of the role of a Secretary
Strong computer skills and working knowledge or G-Suite
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Time management & strong organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent telephone manner
Ability to work within a team
Ability to create mail merges and documents from scratch
Experience of database management
Awareness of safeguarding children issues
Desirable
IT Qualifications
Experience gained working within a school or reception environment
Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and good practise
Employee benefits
Competitive rates of pay
A free lunch each day when the kitchen is operational
Free parking for all employees
Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension Scheme with Scottish Widows
Professional development and ongoing CPD through internal and external training
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
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About Burlington House School
About Burlington House School
Burlington House School was established in 1998 as a pioneering school to allow children with Dyslexia the opportunity to access an academic education. Focussing on pupil personal development Burlington House School is at the forefront of bespoke education for not only SpLD but also any child who struggles in a traditional classroom. Our expertise in special needs education has provided us with unique insight into how children learn and how to build tailored programmes that help them maximise their potential.
Classes are typically small allowing the time for different learning styles to be tailored to each student. Pupils follow the National Curriculum and study towards their GCSE’s with the idea of moving to further and higher education. Difficulties like Dyslexia are catered for, but are not the main focus. Koen Claeys, Principal says, "Burlington House School is mainstream in structure, specialist in nature’
Throughout its tenure, Burlington House has had numerous accolades for its approach to teaching, including winning the TES Award in 2015 for ‘Most value-added’, and shortlisted for 'Special needs initiative of the Year' 2020 and 'Specialist Provision of the Year' 2022, and shortlisted for 'Prep School of the year' 2023.
Benefits
Burlington House School supports its staff through a variety of programmes including:
-Cycle to work scheme
-Free full eye test & £49 voucher to be used at Specsavers
-Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured which supports staff & immediate family with wellbeing / legal / financial advice, including face to face counselling sessions.
-Opportunity to join a Life Assurance scheme
-Part of a larger education group with opportunities to move internally as well as peer to peer support
-Enhanced family friendly paid leave
-Opportunity to progress and complete job related training, learning & development with access to SpLD and ASD specialist training for all staff
-Free lunch during Term time
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