Job Description
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Position Start Date: November 2024
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (Friday, 3.30pm finish), 52 weeks per year
Pay Scale: From £33,945 plus outer fringe allowance of £689 per annum
De La Salle School is a caring and thriving oversubscribed fully comprehensive and inclusive 11-16 school with a committed and dedicated staff.
The Governors are seeking to appoint, for November 2024, a PA to the Headteacher.
The successful applicant will be able to work independently, to show initiative and be very flexible. They also need to be a skilled administrator with experience in managing a busy diary. They should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of key school policies and procedures including school recruitment and pre-employment checks.
It is essential that you are able to build strong relationships, developing an understanding of what is needed before it is needed.
Experience of line managing an administrative team in a busy school environment would also be beneficial.
De La Salle School is a Christian Community. It is inspired by the vision and example of St. John Baptist De La Salle. Each person is invited to become the person God intends him or her to be. They are expected to live a life of faith and love, following the example of Jesus Christ.
All members of this community are encouraged to grow in awareness of their own unique worth. They are encouraged to use their gifts in responsible and friendly co-operation with others. Within this environment, De La Salle offers a curriculum for children of all abilities.
Whilst the successful candidate is not required to be Catholic, you would be expected to support and follow the Catholic ethos of the school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check and references.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your Application Form together with your supporting statement, outliningyour reasons for applying for this post, to swilkinson@dlsbasildon.org by Friday 18th October, midday.
Applications may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early applications are encouraged and interviews may take place on a rolling basis.