Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an organised, efficient and flexible person to join our team.

This position plays a key role within the life of the school, coordinating the admissions processes and acting as central point of contact for all matters involving the Governing Body.

This is a term time only post working part time, with some flexibility to work remotely.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications will only be accepted on an application form (lone CVs are not accepted and will not be considered). CVs may be submitted in addition to the application form in order to supply additional information. Southend High School for Boys application form is located on our website www.shsb.org.uk

Please return all completed applications by midday on Wednesday 10th July 2024 to recruitment@shsb.org.uk The interview date will be Monday 15th July 2024. Please be aware that we reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore please send your application as soon as possible.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:

• Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (TPS for teachers and LGPS for support staff)
• Free on-site parking
• Access to excellent catering facilities when the kitchen is operational
• CPD through internal and external providers
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work
• Access to Occupational Health
• Eye care vouchers
• Free use of the sports facilities

Key Information for candidates regarding terms and conditions:

• Hours per week: 31 hours per week
• Working weeks per year: Term time plus 5 days to be worked during relevant school holidays
• Start date: 1st September 2024 (with opportunity to work handover days prior to this for preparations)
• Location: The core hours of the post are 9.30 - 14.30 based in the school, with flexibility to work the remaining hours remotely. As per the job description there will be some out of hours work expected with the role, for which time in lieu will be given.
• Pay: The post is paid on Essex Schools' Local Government Pay Scale 8, point 25 (within range 25-28). The full time equivalent pay for this scale and point is £33,945 gross per annum. The actual salary for this part time post is £25,091.27 gross per annum. These figures include the holiday pay entitlement for someone with less than 5 years' service. Employees are paid monthly in twelve equal months per year.
• Holiday entitlement: The successful candidate will work during each week of term time including non-pupil days. Holiday will be deemed to be taken during school closure periods. There is no entitlement to take holiday during term time.
• Probation: All individuals new to employment within the Academy will be required to satisfactorily complete a six month probationary period.

Please read the full job pack for the full job description, person specification and key information sheet.

Information about the School

At Southend High School for Boys, talent is nurtured and learning is valued. Challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. Pupils are happy, and prosper at the school.

We are an oversubscribed grammar school, complimented on our latest (2015) outstanding OFSTED inspection on all aspects, including our success in promoting good pupil attitudes and behaviour.

As a grammar school, high academic expectations are central to our purpose, and these are sustained through an extensive programme of support and guidance. Pupils develop their confidence and enthusiasm through a wide range of creative, sporting and other endeavours.

Southend High School for Boys stands on a superb site within walking distance of Prittlewell Station and the centre of Southend. Pupils retain fond memories of their years at the school, and stay in contact for many years.