What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: Operational School Administrator and PA to the Headteacher
Salary: BPR 4 ISN 21-25 £29,477 - £31,645 Pro Rata
Actual Salary £23,241 - £24,950 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time + 2 Additional Weeks (41 Weeks)
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours Per Week
Start Date: As Soon As Available
Dear Applicant,
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the Alfriston school team, our school community is one that is rooted in nurture, relationships and bold aspirations.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Operational School Administrator with PA responsibilities, to oversee the daily operations of the school and be a personal assistant to the Headteacher. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that all administrative functions run smoothly, allowing faculty, staff, and students to focus on learning and academic achievement. The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced school environment.
If you are someone who is passionate about enabling success for students with special educational needs and disabilities and are energised by multidisciplinary and integrated working models then we would love to hear from you.
To Apply: Please visit our website to download and complete the application form, please send a supporting cover letter with your application addressing the points in the skills criteria within the person specification against your own experience. All applications to be sent via email to recruit@alfristonschool.com for the attention of Mrs Ellie Davison.
If you would like to make an informal visit, please also contact Mrs Ellie Davison who will be delighted to arrange this for you.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 6th January 2025 at 12.00 Noon
Interview Date: Thursday 9th January 2025
Yours sincerely,
Claire Smart
Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
Alfriston School is based in Beaconsfield. The school benefits from outstanding modern facilities, all of our classrooms are fully equipped with interactive screens and access to class sets of laptops or iPads. All teachers are provided with a laptop that is renewed every three years. The school enjoys a recently modernised performing arts and music facilities that include the use of a dance studio, sound/recording studio and performance space, along with our exceptional sports facilities that caters for a range of indoor and outdoor activities including mountain biking, trampolining, cycling, football and many others. The school also enjoys use of its spacious swimming pool designed by a bespoke architect, as part of an upgrade of the sports facilities at Alfriston, the architects developed a concertina-like roof structure that echoes the shape of the pitched roofs on other buildings in the area causing minimal sound reverberation which is beneficial for the use of our students with their Special Educational Needs.
Staff often remark that Alfriston it is a great place to work. Staff retention is high which we think reflects the supportive and friendly environment in which we work. Our students are inspirational and full of potential. Staff feel they are people “You just want to be with!”
Having been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in July 2013 it was noted “The excellent personal and academic opportunities offered ensure that the school makes a huge difference to the lives of students. As a result, all groups achieve outstandingly well from their individual starting points.”
Alfriston School also offers staff:
• A friendly working environment
• Supportive and caring colleagues
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Onsite parking
• Transport links (Chiltern Line and close to the M40)
• Discount on hire of selected school facilities
Close to local amenities
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post.