Clerical Assistant– Grade 4 - Chasetown Community School

Chasetown Community School

Clerical Assistant– Grade 4

(1 Permanent Part Time Position 20-25 hours/week flexible working)

Salary: £18426 to £19171 (pro-rata)  per annum

We are seeking an inspiring, professional and motivated clerical assistant who is used to working both independently and co-operatively to deadlines and in an environment where situations may be emotionally challenging. Working under the direction of the Business Manager, the post involves providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership team and Governors.

Located near Burntwood in Staffordshire, Chasetown Community School is a 7-13 middle school providing a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

We set high standards for our staff and our pupils, valuing partnerships with families, professionals and the school community and we work collectively to foster a happy environment providing a sense of security and wellbeing for all.

Starting in June 2019 you will bring proven experience of:

• General clerical and administrative work and data handling with excellent organisational skills 
• Proven experience using sims, word, excel and powerpoint is essential
• The ability to work under pressure both collaboratively and independently to develop systems that will support the work of the senior leadership team and Governing Body at CCS. 
• Working in environments where situations may be emotionally challenging, especially working with young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and their families
• A good knowledge of SEND and safeguarding legislation and EHCP’s would be useful

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and vibrant school with a strong inclusive ethos
• An opportunity to be part of a school that has the ambition and drive to be outstanding
• Support from a committed, highly professional team who set high standards in the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning
• A school that prides itself on encouraging professional development to ensure your success

All applicants are expected to try to visit the school prior to applications closing.

To apply, please submit:

• Completed application form

• A covering letter of no more than 1 side A4 detailing:

• The skills you see as essential for working in environments where situations may be emotionally challenging

• Examples of your ability to work on your own initiative and also of prioritising you own workload

Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 23^rd May 2019

Shortlisting: Thursday 23^rd May 2019

Tasks and interviews will be held on 11^th June 2019

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the next stage of the selection process which will involve:

• Short administration task 15 minutes
• A five minute presentation on what you see are the essential elements of this post
• A values and beliefs interview lasting about 20 minutes
• a technical interview about your skills to do the job lasting 20 minutes

Completed applications to be returned to: office@chasetowncommunity.staffs.sch.uk

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.