Administration Assistant
Priestley College
Warrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Point 5-8 on the NJC Support Staff Pay Scale £22,736 - £24,010 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible (subject to successful pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check or a check against the DBS Update Service if registered)
- Apply by:
- 9 April 2024
Job overview
Priestley College is seeking a highly-organised and diligent Administration Assistant to perform clerical duties, manage workflow, and serve as the main point of contact for employee enquiries. The post is based at Priestley College within the Confidential Services team, and is part of the overall HR function of The Challenge Academy Trust, of which the College is a founder member.
You will experience a wide range of activities which will include handling day to day queries, administering a range of processes including recruitment and absence tracking as well as inputting into a variety of systems as required. It is an exciting time to join us as the Trust are at the implementation stage of a new integrated HR system, and a new Payroll system which will involve inputting and submitting information via an on-line portal.
Responsible to: HR Manager
Post Details: Full time 37 hours, Full year.
Contractual Terms: NJC Terms and Conditions for Support Staff in Sixth Form Colleges
Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme
Application Deadline: 12 noon 9 April 2024.
Interviews: It’s anticipated interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th April 2024
How to Apply:
Please go to our website - https://www.priestley.ac.uk/job-vacancies/
The application form is in word format and should be downloaded to your pc and saved, then completed electronically (CVs will not be accepted). It is important that you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. If you require assistance in completing your application, or require information providing in a different format, please contact HR. You are reminded that providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or summary dismissal if you are later selected and possibly referred to the police.
Your application should be returned to hr@priestley.ac.uk or in hard copy format by hand, or posted to: HR Department, Priestley College Loushers Lane, Warrington WA4 6RD. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.
As an organisation using the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) to help assess the suitability of applicants for positions of trust, Priestley College complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For information relating to the DBS please visit www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their certificate, and their registration number to enable the College to carry out an on-line check. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily debar a candidate for consideration of appointment.
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About Priestley College
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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