Sixth Form and Boarding Administrator

Starting immediately, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks

Are you organised and personable with a brilliant eye for detail? We are seeking to recruit an efficient and detail-orientated administrator to support our Sixth Form Leadership Team and Boarding Staff.

Working closely with both the Sixth Form Leadership Team and our Boarding Staff, you will support their work by offering administration support, including note taking at team meetings.

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Proven experience of working in an administrative role.
• Strong IT skills, in particular experience of working with Microsoft Office.
• Some knowledge of school management software, such as Bromcom or SIMS, is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
• Experience of working in a school environment is desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2023, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 weeks (two weeks in August plus INSET days).

Deadline for Applications: Sunday 10 November 2024

Application Process

To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website:

https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacancies

Stand-alone CVs will not be considered for shortlisting.

Candidates should complete the personal statement section of the application form clearly detailing how their skills and experience meet the job description and person specification.

Application Forms will be reviewed on receipt. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Safeguarding guidelines look to references being obtained prior to interview. Please ensure any referees who you are happy for us to contact before interview are aware that they may be asked to provide a reference with a relatively short deadline.

Reading School seeks to create a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

If you have any queries regarding our current vacancies or the Safer Recruitment process, please contact: hr@reading-school.co.uk or by telephone:0118 901 5600

Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and Data Policy can be found on our website.