Vacancy: Administration Officer (Sixth Form)
Job Title: Administration Officer (Sixth Form)
Employer: Calderstones School
Job Type: Finance & Administration
Job Phase: N/A
NOR: 1550
Grade: NJC JE Grade 3
Actual Salary: £12.88 - £13.76 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part time, Term time only
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2024
About the School
In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones School ‘Good’ in all areas. Our large, successful, richly diverse comprehensive school is adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first-class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that 'nobody rises to low expectations'. The school has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, ample secure staff parking and fully equipped gym. We have an impressive benefits package, including bespoke learning and development programmes, professional qualifications and the Calderstones Ways to Wellbeing programme to support our colleagues and students with all areas of their wellbeing.
About the Role
The role of Administration Officer (Sixth Form) is based in our Sixth Form Resource Centre and is part of our Student Services Team. The Resource Centre houses the Sixth Form Library and study space, and a large communal area for students.
The Administration Officer (Sixth Form) is a job share role and is based in the library and study space, supporting the Sixth Form leadership team with administration duties, and supporting the students with day-to-day queries. An important part of this role is to maintain study conditions in the library during study periods, enforcing local policies as appropriate, i.e. no talking policy. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people, establishing trust, respect and rapport quickly.
Duties include the administration of sixth form student attendance and student records using SIMS, and managing communications with parents via letter, phone, e-mail or other mediums such as specific apps. Working with staff and students to support the administration of UCAS applications and supporting with the facilitation of mock examinations when required. See job description for full details.
Personal Qualities
This role would suit someone who:
* Is a confident administrator with proven knowledge or qualifications in Business Administration (minimum level 3 NVQ)
* Is a fully competent user of Microsoft Office packages
* Is an excellent communicator, personable, empathetic and is committed to supporting and safeguarding children
* Is self-motivated and works on their own initiative
* Has a good sense of humour
* Has a working knowledge of GDPR and managing sensitive information
Desirable but not essential:
* Experience of SIMS
* Experience working in a secondary school or educational environment
* Experience of UCAS administration
* Experience of school attendance procedures
How to Apply
Calderstones School is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
To apply, please complete a school application form, available from our website at www.calderstones.co.uk. Applications should be returned to recruitment@calderstones.co.uk. CV’s cannot be accepted.
Please return the application form with covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024, 12.00 pm Administration Officer (Sixth Form) part-time (term-time), permanent NJC JE Grade 3, £12.88 - £13.76 per hour Working hours: 14 hours per week, Monday & Tuesday, term time only.
Contact Details
Calderstones School
Harthill Road
Allerton
Liverpool
L18 3HS
Contact Name: Laura Atkinson
Contact Telephone: 01517242087
Contact e-mail: recruitment@calderstones.co.uk
Website: www.calderstones.co.uk/Vacancies
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