Sixth Form Administration Officer (Permanent)

Job Title: Sixth Form Administration Officer

Location: Waterlooville

Salary: Support Staff Grade D1£25,628 (FTE) (Actual Salary: £22,483.64)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37hrs per week, Term-time only, 40 weeks per year

Closing date: Sunday 17th March 2024, 5pm

Interview date: During week commencing 18th March 2024

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Sixth Form Administration Officer to provide administration support to the Sixth Form Department. Under the guidance of the Head of Sixth Form and Sixth Form Leads the Sixth Form Administration Officer will support the development and enhancement of all aspects of the Sixth Form. The principal responsibilities of this role are to promote the well-being of students taking into account our values, aims and policies whilst maintaining the highest standards at all times.

The Trustees are looking for someone who will be highly organised and possess good Interpersonal skills. The principal responsibilities of the Sixth Form Administration Officer are to provide an administration support to the Director of Sixth Form and Sixth Form Administrative Lead, tutors and students, in addition to other duties.

General Responsibilities:

• To provide an administration support to the Director of Sixth Form and Sixth Form Administrative Lead, tutors and students
• Promote the well-being of students, taking account of our values, aims and policies
• Maintain the highest standards and expectations at all times
• Maintain files confidentially and to comply with all relevant policies and guidelines, including data protection, child protection and equal opportunity
• Liaison with teaching staff and tutors supporting students with reports, UCAS personal statements and tutor references
• Carry out other duties as may be decided upon from time to time, at the discretion of the Head Teacher and Director of Sixth Form

Personal Specification:

Essential:

• Qualified in Maths and English to GCSE/level 2 or equivalent
• Ability to work in sympathy with the ethos of the school
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to effectively use ICT packages
• Values and respects the views and the needs of children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Appropriate professional attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and inspire students
• Stamina and resilience
• Confidence
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to see a project through to a successful conclusion
• Imagination and Vision
• Strong commitment to team-working and partnership

Desired:

• A Level/Level 3 qualifications
• Recent participation in a range of relevant in-service training

Please note all staff will be required to:

• Attend relevant in-service training
• Undertake duties as first aider and fire marshall
• Be aware of school policies
• Liaise and consult with teaching staff and other professionals supporting the students

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post-holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

About Us:

Oaklands is a Catholic Academy taking in boys and girls from 11 -18, which has been established by the Diocese of Portsmouth for the education of Catholic children who live within the designated parish catchment area allocated to the school.

In return we offer an excellent salary and benefits package, the prospect of working for a value-led organisation which is committed to educational excellence, the training skills and resources to share best practice, plus a supportive and dedicated staff and senior team.

Please Note: You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Trustees welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.

Please note all staff will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS application following the initial offer of employment.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and follow the link to complete your application including all relevant application forms on our website.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please attach the application form together with the consent to obtain references form too.

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