Overview
Welcoming visitors and handling telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
Providing general administrative support (photocopying, filing, data entry, correspondence).
Arranging meetings and taking high-quality notes.
Maintaining school systems, records and display boards.
Supporting school with mail distribution and stock management.
Using ICT systems such as Word, Excel and databases.
Helping with pupil welfare and first aid (training provided).
You will be well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a range of different audiences, including parents, colleagues, students and external agencies.
You will have excellent ICT skills and administration skills so you can provide outstanding support to the team and school.
We are looking for a candidate who is excited to establish their skills in a dynamic and expanding Academy Trust, is committed to excel in a supportive environment and will engage successfully in effective professional development.
Main purpose of the job: This is a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and ability to multitask will make a real impact. Reporting to the School Operations Manager, Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you\'ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
The Grange School in Levenshulme, Manchester, provides 247 day places for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Catering to pupils from EYFS to KS5, Grange offers a bespoke education through a stimulating environment and the Know and Remember Curriculum, ensuring access to the National Curriculum with engaging activities. Progress is tracked termly using a bespoke data system. Grange also offers exciting curriculum enrichment activities, including an on-site farm with various animals and an enhanced learning area called Know Globes. Imagination Village allows pupils to practice real-world skills in settings like a post office, grocer\'s, and doctor\'s surgery. For KS4 and KS5, the curriculum focuses on the world of work, offering accredited courses in English, maths, PSHE, and qualifications in areas like Active Sports and Leisure, Catering and Hospitality, and Construction. Grange School has been graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £21,662 and the full time equivalent is £25,185. All school staff are expected to share the Trust\'s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers\' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years\' service
* Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options- we\'re happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
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