Senior Admin Assistant
Pioneer School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- FTE- £19,421- £19,797
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- November 2021
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2021
Job overview
Senior Admin Assistant
Salary: FTE- £19,421- £19,797
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Inspire their remarkable with us
Pioneer is a very successful special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties. We have purpose built facilities and an opportunity has arisen to join our team in this exciting environment.
We are looking for a Senior Administrative Officer who will play a key role in school, working within the Administrative function within the Academy, and linking with Trust HR and Finance staff. We need an experienced admin leader to undertake the admin function within school, including reception, reprographics, cash handling, and pupil data, and to line manage a number of support staff.
The role will include but not limited to:
- Providing confidential and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the SLT and Teachers including drafting and typing general correspondence, diary keeping, booking meetings and courses, etc.
- To be responsible for all pupil related matters and maintaining a workable filing system of children’s confidential files, ensuring these are kept up to date and archived in accordance with school procedure.
- To manage the school’s transport operation and be the point of contact for Essex County Council transport section and individual bus contractor(s).
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- High level experience of educational processes and procedures;
- First Aid certificate or willingness to undertake training
- Good knowledge and understanding of a school environment;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team
We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It’s what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you’ll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we’re inspiring.
We offer:
More opportunity to grow your career - We’ll support you in developing your career and experience at this school or another AET school.
More tailored support - We understand every academy is unique. We’ll give you tailored support and flexibility, allowing you to do what’s best for your children.
More chance to see what’s out there - We create opportunities for teachers to visit other AET academies and learn from outside experience.
More like minded colleagues, so you can benefit from others’ experience - You’re connected to our network of 57 academies and thousands of education professionals.
More technology so you can make more impact - Google Workspace Enterprise for Education embedded throughout. Collaborative cloud technology gives you access to the latest tools, when and where it suits you. More tech enabled classrooms mean less time spent on admin and more time teaching.
More time - We strive to minimise unnecessary distractions so you can have energy for your job, and your life.
Closing date- Monday 18 October 2021
Interviews- Monday 1st November 2021
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Come inspire their remarkable with us, apply today:
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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About Pioneer School
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We are a successful, purpose built, mixed special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.
With the exception of those pupils occasionally admitted in the Foundation Stage on an assessment basis all pupils have a statement of special educational need, falling principally into the categories of severe and complex or profound and multiple. A smaller number of students have moderate learning difficulties and a significant number have an additional diagnosis of autism.
The school experiences a variable pattern of referrals and admissions and whilst it is usual for children to be admitted at the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 age there are a significant number of children that are admitted at other ages. Admissions also take place regularly throughout the school year.
Although the catchment area for the school extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Basildon the vast majority of pupils live in the local area.
In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.
Our vision is to continue developing and improving the quality of provision available to our students and our Academy Council, parents and staff are enthusiastic and committed to the proposed plans. We believe that our proposals will enhance the education and quality of life for the children and young people currently in the school and lead to better outcomes for them in adult life.
Our most recent successful Ofsted inspection recognised that we are an Outstanding school, commenting 'The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Pupils thrive in this high-quality learning environment. '
Values and Ethos
We are committed to providing all our pupils with an excellent educational
experience that supports them in becoming confident, respectful and caring individuals.
We do this by providing:
- A stimulating and exciting curriculum
- A safe, stimulating learning environment offering therapeutic, sensory and
- medical interventions when needed
- Skilled staff who have access to high quality training
- Partnerships with parents and positive links with the community
- An environment where everyone is of equal worth and is treated with dignity and respect
Community Code
We have a Community Code that underpins our values.
Care for each other
- Be helpful to others
- Be generous in thoughts and actions
- Give consideration to the needs of others
- Be charitable
- Show compassion and kindness
Show respect
- Show understanding and tolerance towards each other
- Be kind and polite
- Value the views of others
- Demonstrate fairness in your actions
Have confidence
- Be self assuredShow dedication and the will to succeed
Trust in those who support you
Have the courage to persevere
Aims
Entitlement - all children are entitled to equality of opportunity and high quality learning experiences;
Empowerment - all children are people first and have a basic human need for realising their self-worth and raising self-esteem;
Enablement - all children have potential to learn from quality learning experiences.
It is the aim of Pioneer School Staff, with the help of our multi-agency partners, to provide children and young people with the highest possible standard of education and care through recognition of their individual needs, thus enabling them to realise their full potential.
We are committed to offering our pupils access and entitlement to a broad differentiated and relevant curriculum which meets their individual needs and which prepares them realistically for the future.
Our Curriculum
To view our curriculum please click here
Ofsted
At the recent Ofsted inspection (30 -1 May 2019) inspectors found that Pupils make substantial progress, personally and academically, across the full curriculum during their time at the school. This is because of the high-quality teaching they receive. Pupils make remarkable progress in communication, reading, writing and mathematics they join in lessons with enthusiasm; lessons proceed easily and well.
The report also complimented the way that teachers and teaching assistants met the wide range of needs within classes. Commenting that 'Teaching captures pupils’ interests. Pupils often experience a sense of awe and wonder when learning. For example, the immersive room is an excellent provision for pupils to fully experience different and engaging environments.'
Inspectors were also impressed by the attitude of the students. They felt that behaviour of pupils was outstanding. Inspectors also felt that the school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.
To view the full Ofsted report please click https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/pioneer-school/statutory-information/ofsted-reports
WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
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