Assistant Head of Year

David Ross Education Trust; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

David Ross Education Trust is seeking an administrative professional to support the Assistant Principal for Behaviour. The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, numeracy and literacy, and experience with clerical work in an educational setting.

The role involves handling documents, data, and communications across two sites, while adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. A flexible, detail-oriented approach is essential for contributing to a smooth, well-run school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent including English and Maths.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) and numeracy/literacy skills.
• Experience in clerical/administrative work within an educational context is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative duties under supervision of Assistant Principal for Behaviour.
• Produce, edit and manage documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Support general administrative tasks across two school sites and with safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Numeracy

Literacy

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

You will under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the Assistant Principal for Behaviour and to carry out administrative duties.

• Educated to GCSE-level/NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• To be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with good numeracy and literacy skills. Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.. Experience of general clerical / administrative work., We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. We are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.

Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites accommodate over 1500 scholars, including a Sixth Form.

Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games we enjoy world beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care, The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs., The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Payscale - NJC12 (Inner)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform