Administrative/Clerical Assistant (Level 3) Hours: 37 hours per week (8:00am to 4:00pm) - 39 Weeks per Year (Term Time Only) Salary: Grade 4 Scale Points 5 - 6 Actual Salary - £21,399.28 to £22,230.18 Location: Pens Meadow School at Ridge Hill, Wordsley DY8 5ST and Pens Meadow School at Tiled House Lane, Pensnett DY5 4LN Closing Date: Sunday 9th February 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 25th February 2025 Pens Meadow School provides quality education for 110 pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs including medical conditions and autism. We are entering an exciting phase of development. We currently operate over two sites, a little over two miles apart. By Autumn 2025 a fantastic new school build will relocate the younger pupils to the Post 16 site. This will provide amazing opportunities for our pupils, including rebound and hydrotherapy. It will also bring increased capacity of an additional 40 pupils. The Governors of Pens Meadow School are looking for a suitably qualified Administrative Assistant (Level 3) to join our highly successful and dedicated Admin Team. If you think you have what it takes to support our staff and young people within the busy office environment of our school, and are very much a team player, we would welcome your application. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment, therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which underpin Pens Meadow’s learning ethos. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcingdudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Admin Level 3 Job Description and Person Specification. copy.pdf