Overview
We"re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. To plan, organise and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in an efficient, effective and timely way and in compliance with the requirements of Outcomes First Group Education and Care. To be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the administration of all internal and external examinations within the school, including liaising with staff, pupils, invigilators and examination boards, adhering to national regulations and guidelines. To maintain all pupil records and communication to a high standard. Administrative contribution to Ofsted inspections. Assist in the collation and printing of the termly student magazine and end of term school reporting cycle. Transport/Taxi liaison. To handle incoming calls to the service, taking detailed and accurate messages and relaying them promptly to the appropriate person. To welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner and promptly ensure that the appropriate person is informed of their arrival, arranging refreshments as required. To ensure that identification is seen and verified for all visitors to the site. Provide word processing, administrative and clerical services in a professional and confidential manner to ensure correspondence is handled in a timely and appropriate manner and that good relations are maintained with parents, Local Authorities and other bodies. Plan and support internal and external enquiries, a reception of visitors and a busy switchboard. Co-ordinate and support responses to emails, letters and telephone enquiries in a professional and sensitive manner. Support and assist in the preparation of routine and monthly reports where necessary. Liaise with Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Departments to support them in fulfilling their roles and ensure compliance with school procedures. Reception, answering telephone calls, taking messages. To be responsible for managing the effective and efficient management and administration of external examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations (on behalf of the JCQ member awarding bodies) and/or awarding body rules for exams administration in a consistent and secure fashion, thereby helping to maintain the integrity and security of the assessment process. To ensure all pupil records are kept up to date on both internal and external systems. For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
Responsibilities
* Plan and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in a timely and compliant manner.
* Manage the administration of internal and external examinations in accordance with JCQ regulations and awarding body rules.
* Maintain pupil records and communications to a high standard.
* Assist with Ofsted inspection preparations and the termly student magazine and end-of-term reporting cycle.
* Handle incoming calls, messages and visitor reception with professionalism, including verification of visitor identity.
* Provide word processing, administrative and clerical services maintaining confidentiality and good relations with parents, Local Authorities and other bodies.
* Coordinate responses to emails, letters and telephone enquiries; support routine and monthly reporting as required.
* Liaise with SLT and Heads of Departments to ensure adherence to school procedures.
* Support transport/logistics liaison as needed.
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications listed in the provided description beyond the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Benefits
* You\'ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
* Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance; Pension scheme with options to increase contributions; "Your Wellbeing Matters" access to mental health support services and physical health checks; Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; discount options; Cycle to Work Schemes; Electric Car Purchase Scheme; Critical illness cover; Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support).
* We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we\'re putting wellbeing first. The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with facilities to develop educational and social and emotional needs of our pupils. Behaviour is currently rated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted. We offer significant investment in professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
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