Job Introduction
We are very pleased to be advertising a part-time administrative assistant position to join our very experienced and committed staff team. This post affords the successful candidate the opportunity to work in the only special school federation in Hampshire. Our two schools, situated next door to each other, cater for the full age range and a wide breadth of needs, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties.
Our strapline is, ‘a family of learning’ and we are committed as a community to have our wonderful pupils and students at the heart of our federation. We offer a fun, stimulating and creative environment in which all individuals are valued for their contribution, and we strive for our pupils and students to be as independent as they can be.
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic individual with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, who will have a commitment to provide effective administrative support to meet the needs of our federation.
We are looking for a professional who:
- is able to follow systems and school policies consistently to ensure the safeguarding and safety of our pupils;
- is competent in the use of information technology, especially in Microsoft Word;
- is able to demonstrate effective communication with parents/carers, staff, pupils, visitors and governors;
- has excellent interpersonal skills;
- has a calm and consistent approach;
- can work under own initiative; and
- has a sympathetic understanding of our pupils’ needs.
Experience of working in a school office with knowledge of Arbor is desirable, but not essential. Full training will be provided.
For further details and an application form, please visit our federation website at www.federationheathfieldstfrancis.co.uk. Completed application forms should be emailed to adminoffice@st-francis.hants.sch.uk.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. You can also contact our Business Manager, Vanessa Thompson for an informal discussion regarding the post on 01329 512804.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
