Staff Administrator (Cover Organisation and Recruitment)
Riverside Bridge School
Barking and Dagenham
- New
- Salary:
- S5.12 pro- rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2024
Job overview
Main Purpose of this Role
The Staff Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of Riverside Bridge School, a special school dedicated to empowering and inspiring its diverse community of pupils. Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, the Staff Administrator will be responsible for managing staff cover, recruitment, onboarding, and other key administrative functions, ensuring the school's vision, values, and priorities are always upheld.
Key Responsibilities and Duties of this Role
♦ Staff Cover and Overtime Management
o Arrange cover for staff sickness in the morning, including liaising with supply agencies, timetabling agency staff, and completing and sending the cover sheet to the whole school.
o Liaise with the safeguarding team to ensure all daily agency staff are recorded on the Single Central Record (SCR).
o Manage staff overtime requests and ensure fair and equitable distribution.
♦ Recruitment Co-ordination
o Advertise roles and monitor applications, actively exploring new approaches to reach potential applicants.
o Manage the recruitment of new school staff, following the school's processes such as gathering application forms, sharing them with the Senior Leadership Team for review and shortlisting, sending out programmes for interview days, and issuing invite letters to candidates.
o Ensure onboarding processes of new staff follow the school's procedures, including requesting references, sending contract letters, liaising with the safeguarding team to ensure all statutory documents are completed before the starting date, inputting new staff onto SIMS, and facilitating effective integration into the school environment.
o Complete new staff inductions and book in initial training with the relevant person .
o Provide support and guidance to new staff members during their induction period, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to the school's vision and values.
o Keep recruitment and onboarding trackers up to date with all pertinent information.
o Liaise with the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to update the Single Central Register (SCR) with all new starters' information in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
o Liaise with the HR Officer to keep the in-house HR systems updated with details of new starters.
o Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team in the maintenance and updating of staff job descriptions, maintaining an up-to-date database of all job descriptions.
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About Riverside Bridge School
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Who are we?
Riverside Bridge School is a vibrant and inclusive special school located in the heart of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Opened in September 2015, our school serves families and pupils from across the local area and beyond, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people aged 4-18 with a wide range of complex needs.
Our pupils come to us with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Severe Learning Difficulties. However, despite their individual challenges, we are committed to enabling each and every one of our pupils to thrive, develop, and lead fulfilling, happy, and as independent a life as possible.
Through our innovative 'Flow' curriculum, tailored to the unique needs of our learners, we strive to foster spontaneous communication, emotional regulation, and a love of learning. Our dedicated team of professionals work tirelessly to create an environment where our pupils can succeed, build confidence, and make meaningful connections with the world around them.
What makes Riverside Bridge School a truly exceptional place to work in?
At Riverside Bridge School, we value our staff immensely. Each member of our team plays an integral role in our school, contributing to the enriching learning experiences we provide for our pupils. We firmly believe that a supportive and engaging environment for our staff directly translates into the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
Here are some key aspects that underscore our commitment to staff development and well-being:
- specialised curriculum and teaching methods designed to create a rewarding and fulfilling environment for our staff, allowing you to thrive in your professional journey;
- regular training opportunities providing both internal and external training sessions to ensure that our staff are continually developing their skills and knowledge;
- contemporary facilities that support both pupils and staff in delivering outstanding learning experiences;
- a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters a genuinely positive culture where everyone is welcomed, listened to, and encouraged to work together.
- well-being initiatives designed to help staff feel supported and engaged in their roles, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Joining Riverside Bridge School means becoming part of a dedicated team that is committed to both your professional growth and the well-being of our pupils. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact on our exceptional pupils' lives.
Professional Development
Riverside Bridge School is committed to supporting the professional development of all its staff. The school provides all staff with opportunities to attend training sessions relevant to their position, participate in peer-to-peer learning, and engage in reflective practice to continually improve their skills and knowledge. All staff are also encouraged to take on additional responsibilities and projects that align with their career aspirations and the school's strategic priorities, if they wish.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is of paramount importance at Riverside Bridge School. All staff play a critical role in safeguarding all pupils and are expected to:
- adhere to the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, as well as relevant statutory guidance, e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education;
- report any concerns to the Safeguarding Team;
- collaborate with the Safeguarding Team to ensure the best interests of pupils are prioritised;
- promote a culture of safeguarding and child protection throughout the school community;
- undertake regular safeguarding training to ensure knowledge and understanding of the school's policies and procedures are up-to-date.
Riverside Bridge School is part of the Multi-Academy Trust, Partnership Learning. http://www.partnershiplearning.com/
Riverside Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for any successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.
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