Administration Support Officer & Receptionist
St Mary's Catholic High School
Wigan
- New
- Salary:
- £22,257 - £24,510 (actual) Support Staff G 5 (scale points 8-14) annual pay increment to the top of the scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 12 December 2024
Job overview
37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 weeks (40 weeks per year)
8.00am start, some evening work may be required
The Governors of this Catholic high school are looking to appoint an experienced administrator with the ability and skills to deliver a professional, effective and comprehensive administrative support for whole school initiatives. Key initiatives will include student transition, reward and behaviour management systems. The successful candidate will also be required to carry out reception duties on both our student services and main reception desk, including answering telephone calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries from students and visitors.
The individual appointed to the role will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working within an office environment, the ability to undertake a range of clerical tasks and experience in the use of a range of ICT systems (i.e., Word & Excel). Experience of working within a school office environment and the use of SIMS would be beneficial. For a candidate with the right skills set there is also an opportunity to assist colleagues with the development of content for the school’s social media sites.
As a point of contact for students, parents and visitors to school, the successful candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. It is also essential for the postholder to have the ability to work flexibly within the administration team; responding with a “can do" approach, the capacity to multi task and work well under pressure. If you would like to be part of a team driving sustainable change to create an environment where everyone flourishes, we would welcome the opportunity to consider an application from you.
If you require any additional information or would like to visit school, please contact Tricia Foster, Human Resources Manager by email t.foster@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk
Full details of this post including the CES Support Staff application form and associated documents are available to download from the school’s website https://www.stmaryschs.org.uk
To apply for the post, your completed application must be submitted to include the following documents:
- CES Support Staff Application Form to include a supporting statement (current version of the application form December 2020)
- CES Consent to Obtain References
- CES Monitoring Form
Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Mrs D Brahms, Headteacher to recruitment@st-maryshigh.wigan.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00am, Thursday 12th December 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 18th December 2024.
St Mary’s is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As part of the application process an online search of shortlisted candidates may be carried out in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
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About St Mary's Catholic High School
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- St Mary's Catholic High School
- Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M29 7EE
- United Kingdom
Headteacher: Mrs D Brahms BA(Hons), PGCE, NPQH
St. Mary’s is a well established, co-educational, Catholic 11-18 comprehensive school within the Wigan Local Authority and under the trusteeship of the Liverpool Archdiocese. We have a very supportive and inclusive pastoral system. The school is currently judged by OFSTED as a Good School.
Facilities on the 30 acre site are good and the school is within easy access of local trunk roads and motorways. The Governors have invested significant funds into the school site to build an Excellence Centre, a new dining facility, a dedicated Sixth form area, a new Technology and Geography base and a Student Support Centre. The Governing Body is the employer of staff in the school. All staff are expected to be fully supportive of the school’s Mission Statement and the aims and practices of Catholic education. Teaching staff attend and contribute to assemblies and other liturgical functions which are part of the life of the school. The academic structure of the school is built on a Faculty basis. The student guidance structure, supported fully by form tutors, is led by Directors of each Key Stage.
The school takes pupils across the whole ability range which includes those aiming for university and those with special educational needs. All pupils are of equal value and every child should achieve the highest possible standards. The highest standards of discipline are demanded. A uniform is worn and insisted on. The governors seek to appoint teachers who share such high standards and who are willing to support whole school policies in order to reinforce levels of conduct, behaviour and good manners. Extra curricular activities form an important part of children’s experience whilst at school and we particularly welcome applications from teachers who will provide additional opportunities for pupils outside normal lessons, either in their own subject or other areas.
In recent years pupils have represented their town, county and in some cases England and Great Britain in a variety of sports. The Music Department has an excellent choir which regularly performs at public events. A large number of staff are involved in school clubs at lunchtime and after school.
We work closely with other schools and have a collaborative model to offer students in order to offer students enhanced opportunities. With effect from 1st September 2003 all appointments have been subject to the understanding that staff may be requested to work collaboratively.
Where a post is reserved for practising Catholics (e.g. Headteacher, Head of Religious Education) this will be clearly stated in the Job Description or Person Specification. A very strong contribution is made to the school by teachers who, though not themselves Catholics, are completely in sympathy with the aims and practices of Catholic education.
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