Job Description

Arthur Bugler Primary School 
St James' Avenue East, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7BQ 
Wishes to appoint a 

Support Officer
Salary: Thurrock Band C - Point 13 - 19
(£20,414.04 - £23,542.6 actual salary per annum)

32 hours 30 minutes per week
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch break
38 weeks per year, term time plus inset days

Start Date: November 2024

Arthur Bugler Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised, and dedicated Support Officer who will support the attendance and administrative function of the school.

The successful candidate will: 

• Provide administrative support to the school, always ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.  
• Initiate and carry out post registration truancy checks, liaising with staff, parents and pupils to monitor student punctuality.
• Chase up reasons for pupil absences to liaise with the Education Welfare Team.
• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Organise school events.
• Maintain the school calendar and weekly newsletters
• Support the administration of school meals, including daily school dinner registers, holiday meal vouchers, completing weekly returns for school meals, free school meals, 'cool milk' and the fruit and vegetable calendar. 
• Be the first point of contact for both telephone and face to face enquiries and take messages where appropriate. 

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

In return for your hard work you will receive:  

• Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property 
• Two Week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools  
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance   
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
• Recognition of continuous service   
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust   
• Fully Subsided Employee Assistance Programme    
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• National Conditions of Service  
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Sophie Neal hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907. 

Arthur Bugler is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.    

To apply for the vacancy, please visit our website via the link below,
 Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)   

Closing date:  Monday 4th November 2024 - 9:00am
Interview date:  Friday 8th November 2024

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Information about the School

Arthur Bugler is a two-form entry primary school (ages 4–11) based in Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex and a proud partner in Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Our caring, secure atmosphere encourages trust and respect between every member of our school, providing the backdrop to our stimulating and creative learning environment.

At Arthur Bugler we endeavour to sustain the ethos of a whole school community, where every individual feels important and their needs are met. Diversity is embraced in a happy and secure environment. Children, staff, governors, parents and volunteer helpers are valued and cared for in order to make a positive, inspiring and safe learning environment for all.

We are committed to ensuring all our children flourish during their time at Arthur Bugler and that they leave prepared for their future success at secondary school and beyond. It is our mission to deliver the highest possible standards across all areas of school life and we are confident that our children will reach and exceed their potential during the time they spend with us. Our personal and family environment and creative approach to the curriculum makes learning enjoyable and encourages pupils to do their best. This is driven by our passionate team of teaching and support staff who place great emphasis on ensuring every child’s needs are met, their abilities are understood and their aspirations are encouraged regardless of any differences.

The education of all the children at Arthur Bugler Primary School is a joint venture involving children, staff, governors and the community. Working together ensures that provision for the children is highly effective and the very best.

We value our parent partnerships and strive to build effective relationships between the school and the wider community.