Student Welfare Administrator

Required as soon as possible – Permanent. Term Time Only. 28 hours per week. Grade 1c point 14-17 £10,681-£11,432 (actual salary)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join Walkden High School in this newly created post.
Are you reliable and self motivated with a “can do” attitude to your work?
Can you demonstrate flexibility, patience and have a great sense of humour?
If so we are looking to appoint a highly efficient, enthusiastic and well organised person to join our school as our Student Welfare Administrator.

As a Student Welfare Administrator you will be responsible for the health and wellbeing of our school community. The ability to be organised, prioritise health problems and maintain confidentiality is essential. The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative or as part of an effective team and have excellent communication skills.

You will be responsible for:

• The assessment and treatment of minor illness and injuries to deliver care within the boundaries of the role, focusing on student well being.
• Inputting and updating student medical information on SIMS.
• Co-ordination of all government led immunisation programmes (and Staff influenza vaccinations).
• To help to identify, create and evaluate all medical and student well being policies, communicating with all staff involved. (Medical Conditions, administration of medicines etc).
• Oversee arrangements for school trips and events including the collation and distribution of necessary paperwork to relevant staff – providing guidance to staff where necessary.
• Supporting the school with administration tasks including the maintenance of pupil records and documentation

We can offer you:

• opportunities for further professional development;
• children who respond to passionate teaching;
• supportive colleagues and governors;
• and friendly parents

Walkden High School is a wonderful community; brilliant, able, hard-working students, committed staff, and amazingly supportive parents.
We are proud to provide an academic education within a comprehensive setting. We are passionate about caring for our students and in doing so we aim for the STARS: Sensible, Thoughtful, Ambitious, Respectful & Supportive – qualities you will display to inspire our students. In 2015 62% of our students gained 5 A*-C including English & Maths, with 75% achieving a C or better in English. Rates of progress are improving too. This is a great time to join us at Walkden.

This school is committed to safe-guarding and promoting the well-being of children. The post is subject to enhanced disclosure & barring check.

To apply:

If you feel you have the relevant experience or appropriate skills to strengthen an already excellent team, please apply. Application forms are available from TES on-line, the School website www.walkden.uk.com, or by e-mail to pat.wilford@salford.gov.uk
Electronic applications are preferred to pat.wilford@salford.gov.uk
Postal applications returned to Pat Wilford, Business Manager at Walkden High School, 211 Old Clough Lane, Worsley M28 7JB

Deadline for application return: Friday 29th April 2016 at 9.00am

Walkden High School
Headteacher : Mr S.D. Lennox BSc (Hons), PGCE, NPQH
11-16 Mixed Comprehensive - NOR 1340