Student Services Coordinator

Headteacher: Mr. L. Raftery BSc (Hons), MA, NPQH

Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM2 6HJ

Student Services Coordinator

5 days per week, 38 weeks per year, 35 hours per week

8:00am - 4:00pm with 1 hour lunch break

Grade: Scale 3 pt 5-6

Actual Salary: £22,024 - £22.356 (based on a full time equivalent of £27,030 - £27,438)

Required for January 2024

The Royal Liberty School where “Staff know their pupils very well, and as a result, pupils are happy and safe. Pupils are polite, respectful and mature and value diversity and equality.” (OFSTED February 2024).

We are seeking to appoint a methodical, well organised and enthusiastic colleague to join our school office team for January.

Some of the main responsibilities of the role include the administration and co-ordination of first aid and appropriate forms, issuing students with timetables if lost, contacting parents/carers to give student information when necessary, collecting and handling trip forms, tickets and goods sold to students.  You will also be responsible for the facilitation of student photographs and the vaccination programme. You will also cover the main school reception at the start and end of the school day. 

There would be a requirement for the successful candidate to undertake all relevant first aid training such as diabetic pump training and epi-pen training to support the needs of our students.

Staff morale is high and so is that of our students and their community. Our school mantra is “Where boys are ambitious, where boys succeed” and we are dedicated to making this a reality. Our staff turnover is low because they come to us and realise just how much we invest in developing them to become the best they can be. There are excellent opportunities for people who work hard and effort is often recognised in career development. Our CPD programme and collegiate approach are highly effective. This position has become available due to the internal promotion of the current post holder.

Our results are impressive with the majority of subjects consistently above national average;

• English 9-4 86%
• Maths 9-4 81%
• English and Maths 9-4 78%

We are part of the Success for All Educational Trust with Redden Court School, Sanders School and Rise Park Academies.

At The Royal Liberty School we are committed to providing an excellent education that develops ambition, raises expectations and delivers excellent results. Our students are helped to become the best versions of themselves as people who know they must work hard and who have responsibilities.

We have very strong and positive relationships with parents and carers, who play an active role in the school's vision and values. We genuinely believe in the importance of working in partnership with our staff, parents/carers, students and all stakeholders as we know this approach has reaped dividends for us.

If you are looking to advance your career in a small, friendly supportive school and are committed to providing the very best experience for our students we would love to meet you. If you would like to speak to the Headteacher, Mr L. Raftery, please feel free to contact the school. We welcome visits to the school from potential applicants, to arrange this please contact Ms C Jones, Heads PA, cjones@royalliberty.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to do likewise. “We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.”

We take a collaborative view of learning where good practice is shared through a structured INSET programme within school and across the Trust.

As an employee you will have access to our Healthcare Cash Plan that pays cash benefits to cover a range of healthcare expenses such as dental check ups and treatments, a virtual GP and prescription service, optical care and physiotherapy.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing staff with up to 6 sessions or face-to-face, structured telephone, video or online counselling per year along with other services.

As an employer we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort. This is evident in the attached staff testimonials. In addition to ongoing CPD we will also provide;     

• 2 week October half term
• Support towards achieving further qualifications
• Leadership programmes (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH and PiXL Leadership Programme)
• Progression opportunities
• Teacher Training Programme

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.royalliberty.co.uk or from hr@sfaet.co.uk T: 01708 730141

Please apply via “Mynewterm” which can be accessed by clicking the following link :Apply here

PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.