Faculty Administrator

Peter Symonds College; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing sessions

Lunch provided

5 days of Christmas treats

Bike and computer loans

Staff forums

Job summary

Peter Symonds College in Winchester is recruiting a Faculty Administrator to join on a term-time basis, 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year. You will act as the interface in pastoral matters between staff, students and parents, handling administrative duties and providing frontline support by phone and email.

The role requires resilience under pressure, a professional approach, and proficiency with IT packages; experience working with 16–19 year olds is highly desirable, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience working with 16–19 year olds is desirable.
• Proficient in IT packages and admin software.
• Excellent communication with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as interface in pastoral matters between staff, students and parents.
• Undertake administrative duties and provide frontline support by phone and email.
• Prioritise workload and manage confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to enquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

IT packages

Frontline student/parent support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Faculty Administrator to join our college on a term time basis working 37 hours per week.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote):

16/27

Hours:

37 hours per week - 39 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

TBC

Interview Date:

2nd November

Closing Date:

Monday 19 October 202608:00

Information About The Post

PeterSymonds isavibrantsixthformcollegeinWinchesterwhichhasbeenratedby Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the college.

Our team of Faculty Administrators acts as an interface in pastoral matters between the staff in each of ourfaculties and the students, their parents and carers. You will undertake arange ofadministrativeduties andwillprovide frontlinesupport andadvicetoparentson the telephone and by email. You will deal with some complex and potentially emotionally demanding issues and must have the resilience and sensitivity to manage the needs of all parties. There are some very busy times, so you will need to be able to work well under pressure, remaining professional while prioritising appropriately. Proficiency in ITpackages is essential and experience working with 16 – 19 year olds is highly desirable.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, On-site staff Well Being sessions with the Lead College Counsellor , staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.