Our Academy: Through consultation with our school community, we aim to demonstrate our school vision of ‘Enabling Communication, Independence and Enjoyment for Life’ through our chosen school values of Communication, Independence, Wellbeing and Inclusivity. We strive to live these values throughout each school day. Our provision is split across three sites including our main Monkmoor site, our satellite provision working within the Mary Webb mainstream secondary school and also our 16-25 provision based at Shrewsbury College called Futures. Please take some time to look through our website and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions about our school. Severndale Specialist Academy was established in September 1995 following the reorganisation of provision for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. In September 2008, a large-scale development was completed at the site on the Monkmoor Campus. In September 2011 a second provision based at Mary Webb School and Science College opened to cater for secondary aged pupils with moderate learning difficulties. In November 2014 our Futures provision in conjunction with Shrewsbury College providing work related learning for the students. Our children and young people are aged 2.5 to 25 and have a range of learning difficulties. These include moderate, severe, complex and profound learning difficulties, those with autism, complex medical conditions and physical and mobility difficulties. A number of our young people present behavioural difficulties arising from their condition; many have communication difficulties. Purpose of the Post: The purpose of this post is to provide confidential clerical and administrative support to the Academy Principal, and to support the vision of the academy by presenting a public face in all interactions that mirrors the professionalism and expectations of the Principal, the Senior Leadership Team and the aims and ethos of the academy. Personal Skills required: Organised with good time-management Ability to prioritise a diverse workload while meeting the demands of stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail whilst working under pressure Ability to work independently and as part of a team Positive and enthusiastic when faced with challenges You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional who is flexible and reliable and able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels, particularly as a member of a team. You should have the relevant skills and personal qualities such as being dynamic and proactive to undertake the range of duties and the ability to work accurately and consistently. What’s included: Permanent contract Salary range Scale 5, (SCP 13 - 17) £24,786 - £26,530 37 hours per week Term Time plus 4 weeks Access to the School Advisory Service & Bike to work scheme Continuing Professional Development & Local Authority Pension Scheme Attached documents Application Form Job Description Person Specification