Assistant Pastoral Support Administrator (Welfare & Administration) (First Aid)

Assistant Pastoral Support Administrator

(Welfare & Administration)

Salary Grade 3, Range 5-6 (£23,712 – £27,720)

Term Time Only, plus 9 additional days

Drayton Manor High School is looking to appoint, for September an Assistant Pastoral Support Administrator (Welfare & Administration). You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Welfare Office including acting as the School’s First Aid Officer, administering primary first aid care to students and staff.

The ideal candidate will be Level 3 Qualified in First Aid (First Aid at Work) with the confidence to act decisively in an emergency in line with the schools’ medical needs policy. Candidates will be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary people skills, be extremely well organized and have the ability to prioritise work. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Owing to the nature of the role, an ability to relate to the school’s students is crucial. You will

Drayton Manor recognise, and value continued professional development, and as such, training opportunities will be made available to you throughout your career with us. Additionally, we have a legacy of developing educational leaders including supporting staff through a range of National Professional Qualifications. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development in all areas of their practice.

Drayton Manor is a heavily oversubscribed, diverse, vibrant and successful school with proud traditions and an excellent reputation. Our three values of Ambition, Character and Civic Virtue embody everything we do, from our wide and ambitious curriculum to the extensive charity and support work our students undertake in the wider community. We truly believe in developing young people to be successful citizens for the future.

Student achievement is consistently high with our most recent progress score at GCSE placing us in the top 6% of schools nationally and A level results that place us in the top 20% of schools.

We offer

· The opportunity to work for an organisation which is values driven and places our students at the centre of everything we do

· The opportunity to work with fantastic students who are aspirational and driven to succeed

· Access to high quality CPD and support with career progression, including the full suite of NPQs and subsidised post-graduate study

· For those aspiring to senior leadership, the school has an excellent track record of developing senior leaders, including progression to Headship

· Magnificent buildings and an attractive and harmonious working environment

· An exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the future direction of the school

· Excellent transport links by road, bus and rail, including close proximity to the Elizabeth Line

The closing date is 12 noon, Friday 19 July 2024

Interviews will take place from the week commencing Monday 22 July 2024.

Start Date: September (or earlier)

Drayton Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We recognise that this is an integral factor in recruitment and selection and is an essential part of creating safe environments for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Service.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. No agencies or CVs