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The Children's Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. A vacancy has arisen at our Wickford Centre for an experienced Head's PA & HR Officer. The hours of work are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4pm on a Friday, term time plus one week, plus Inset days. An element of hybrid working will be considered.
The salary is Essex Scale 7 £31,067 - £34,314 (FTE) plus Outer Fringe Allowance £706 (FTE)
Our aim is to provide lasting, meaningful, and positive outcomes for children who are unable to access mainstream education.
We value the wellbeing of our staff and offer a supportive, well-resourced learning environment with a range of professional development opportunities. We are also proud to be a reflective Trauma Perceived Practice school.
This means that you will the opportunity to:
- Receive a high level of support from dedicated, experienced colleagues
- Work in a dynamic, diverse and enjoyable setting
- Achieve a healthy work/life balance
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to manage a demanding workload, while working to ensure a most effective service.
- Have high attention to detail
- Have experience of SIMS
- Previous HR & payroll experience
- General administrative duties
- Have a high degree of motivation and be fully committed to working in a school environment
- Be able to work to deadlines, on their own initiative as well as part of a team
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Our service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full employment checks, good references and medical clearance.
Visits to the centre are encouraged. Please contact 01268 552482 or email kathleen.rich@css-essex.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
The Children's Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and wellbeing support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.