SEND/Safeguarding Administrator

CONTRACT: Permanent

WORKING PATTERN: 35 Hours per week (8:00am – 3:30 pm) term time + 1 week

SALARY: Grade 4 Points 7-11 (£22,369 - £24,054) pro-rata (£19,176 - £21,084 actual)

Are you a highly organised, and capable administrator with the ability to hit the ground running and deliver a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment? Could you play a key role supporting our SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead with the provision of an efficient and accurate administrative service within our friendly school?

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and could be instrumental in making a difference to our school.

 The Barlow RC High School is an excellent place to work! As a leading Catholic High School, we are determined to create an environment where children and adults alike can achieve their full potential. Our school motto is ‘If you believe, you can achieve’ and if this describes you read on.

You will be located in Didsbury, (often voted as one of the most popular places to live in Manchester) only a short walk from the vibrant shops, bars and restaurants of Didsbury village. You will also have access to excellent transport links to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.

Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for undertaking a variety of general administration duties in support of the activities of the SENDCo, DSL and the SEND and Safeguarding teams including typing letters, arranging meetings, keeping records relating to students, dealing with queries, updating the school’s management information systems, SIMS and CPOMS. In addition, you will take a lead in the administration of medicines and other general administrative support. You will spend some of your time providing other general administrative support to the school, working on reception and providing first aid for staff and students on a rota basis.

 You should:

• Have experience of working in an administrative role.
• Possess excellent communication skills, being able to communicate at all levels.
• Be able to prioritise workload, multi-task and keep calm under pressure
• Be pro-active with the ability to act on your own initiative
• Have excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of SIMS and CPOMS would be an advantage.
• Have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team in a busy school environment.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.

In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment

If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us. Please visit our website http://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk for an application pack. Completed applications should returned to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk quoting the post title, reference and your name in the subject line of the email. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

For further details on the role please download the job description and person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:      Wednesday 30th November 2022

Interview Date:      W/C 5th December 2022

About our School

The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive. In June 2019, Ofsted judged our school to be ‘Good’ in all categories. Public examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.