We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for School Administrator. Closing date: 28 November 2024 Location: Weymouth site Arbour House School is an independent SEN school with split sites, Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6 to 18 with complex social, communication and learning needs. We provide a bespoke, creative and stimulating curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve to their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment or progress to further education. Arbour House is rated ‘Good’ for all categories in our May 2022 Ofsted Inspection. Further information about the school, including a copy of our latest Inspection Report and a School Prospectus, is available on the school website: http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing [email protected] When we send the application form to you, we will also include the person specification and job description for this role. Alternatively, please use the link below to visit our website. From there you will be able to view the relevant documents and download the application form to complete. Once you have completed the application form, please return it to [email protected] You can also request a hard copy of our application form or arrange a visit to our school by calling 01305 781400. Visit our website. http://potens-uk.com/young-people/education/welcome-to-our-school/work-at-arbour-house/ Further Information What we’ll give you: We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: £12.60 per hour 40 hours per week term time plus 2 additional weeks per year. 40 weeks in total, per year working hours 8:15am to 4:15pm pay is monthly over 12 months/year and incorporates generous annual leave allowance contributory pension scheme. access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses a generous referral scheme What you’ll be doing: providing effective and efficient administrative support to the school office assisting with a range of support and development functions across the school providing a welcoming and efficient ‘Front of House’ role for the school provide an administrative support function for staff at the school act as personal assistant resource where needed to the school’s Senior Leadership Team complete administration tasks for specific development work including completing and updating work planners, diaries, calendars etc minute taking for a variety of meetings administration and electronic communication and filing supporting internal governance functions provide administrative support to the SENCO, incl. attending Annual Reviews of EHCP’s and updating documents/records as required Who you are: have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft office package able to self-direct and prioritise workload according to shifting demands significant experience in administration tasks you will demonstrate a professional and independent approach with a warm and engaging manner About Us Who we are: We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. O ur employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work. Safeguarding Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com) Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment; including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references and online profile checks (Please note the latter will be completed independently of the interview panel and only regarding working with children). Diversity We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.