School Administrator and Receptionist

                              St Giles School

                                             An Introduction to Our School

St Giles is an inspiring, exciting and aspirational school for children and young

people aged 3-18 with a broad range of difficulties from moderate/severe to

profound and multiple, which includes those with autism and associated

behaviours. 

Based in Retford, our school provide highly specialised and personalised education to

children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) from

across the whole of the Bassetlaw, which is the most northerly district of

Nottinghamshire. 

We’re also a growing school. We have expanded our provision from September, with the

introduction of brand new classes across 2 sites. There are currently 200

pupils on roll taught in 23 classes.

Pupils are taught that ‘no dreams are out of reach’. Our aim is to develop the full

potential of individual children involving teachers, other professionals and

parents in partnership. 

There are 23 classes, led by teachers, 3 Assistant Head Teachers, a Deputy Head

Teacher and a Principal. We also have specialist teachers supporting with PE,

music and art provision onsite. Pupils are also enabled in their learning

by teaching assistants and Personal Care Assistants, who provide a variety of

interventions to ensure the comfort of pupils. Administrative support is led by

the School Business Manager, who is assisted by a Senior Finance Administrator,

a Senior HR Administrator, 2 Receptionist/Administrators and an Administrator.

We also have a team of Health Care Support Workers, ICT Support, a caretaker and

cleaning team. School also commissions services from professionals such as;

art, drama and music therapists and a sensory occupational therapist. In

addition, the school has regular support from visiting nurses, paediatricians,

speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and a Senior Educational

psychologist. 

Our purpose-built school was officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent in 2012 and

includes, teaching classrooms and specialist areas such as, music and art

suites. Additional specialist facilities including hydrotherapy pool, a fully

refurbished soft play room and an interactive sensory room provide

opportunities for a highly personalised learning environment. 

The school also has extensive grounds with play areas equipped with trim-trails,

swings, round-a-bouts, trampolines, a multi surface court and interactive

sensory exploration area. 

Our broad and specialist Curriculum, which give learners the skills and knowledge

to prepare them for life beyond St Giles, includes the National Curriculum and

its pre-requisites, sensory education, communication skills, a wide ranging

personal and social education programme, mobility education, and a

well-developed post 16 education programme. 

Our learners are based in teaching groups according to their ability and more

loosely their chronological age. There are currently four cohorts of learners,

focusing on formal, semi-formal and pre-formal teaching. Each teaching group is

the responsibility of a teacher, supported by at least two teaching assistants.

Phases (primary, secondary and post 16) are encouraged to work collaboratively,

resulting in a positive life-long approach to learning, which prepares our

pupils for adulthood from their earliest years. 

Our school has a long tradition of community involvement; we are supported by a

highly effective network of ‘Friends of St Giles’ and have a coffee shop in

town run by our older students, which not only provides a great interface with

our local community, it also supports learners to hone their functional and

independence skills. 

St. Giles School and Nottinghamshire County Council are committed to safeguarding

and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and

we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. 

The staff, children and governors are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, combined with a positive, calm and welcoming manner. Well-developed organisational and IT skills are essential and they will be a competent user of Microsoft Office and Outlook. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work using their own initiate. Experience of SIMS and ParentPay would be advantageous.

A good understanding of safeguarding procedures in school would also be beneficial, although full training will be given. 

The candidate must be willing to work at both of our sites; St Giles School and St Giles North.

Interviews will be held W/C 16th December 2024.