Head of Psychology

Ark; Ilford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Southwark is offering an opportunity for a Business Support Officer – Pastoral & Exclusions. The right candidate will ensure the efficient operation of the Academy Leadership and Pastoral team. Responsibilities include managing administrative tasks and providing excellent service. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for student support, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive salary and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Access to the Ark Rewards Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil.
• Flexible, highly organized with strong multitasking abilities.
• Ability to proofread and ensure grammatical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Academy Leadership Team and Pastoral team effectively.
• Establish and maintain administrative systems for operational excellence.
• Provide excellent administrative and customer services to stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Location Ark Globe Academy Vacancy Description An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ark Globe Academy.

As our Business Support Officer – Pastoral & Exclusions, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the Academy Leadership Team and Pastoral team are able to effectively operate and meet the needs of students more efficiently. Salary From £27,687 Salary To £31,344

Business Support Officer – Pastoral & Exclusions

Location : Ark Globe Academy, Southwark, London

Salary Details: £27,687 - £31,344 per annum + pluscareer average pension scheme

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the role :

As our Business Support Officer – Pastoral & Exclusions, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the Academy Leadership Team and Pastoral team are able to effectively operate and meet the needs of students more efficiently. You will work across the academy as required, providing excellent administrative and customer services to a variety of stakeholders, establishing and maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes to support the effective running of the academy with a focus on operational excellence. You will work with other members of the Business Support Team to uphold the vision and ethos of the school at all times, representing the academy in a welcoming, personable, helpful, and professional manner.

About you :

• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• Flexible, highly organised and able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Helpful, approachable and positive nature and ability to stay calm and diplomatic under pressure
• Able to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision
• Have exacting standards and a keen eye for detail
• Keen to learn and further develop own skills
• Exercises sound judgment, especially relating to confidentiality and discretion Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritising accordingly to meet all deadlines.
• Able to accurately proof-read documentation for grammatical errors and have an eye for detail.
• Forward thinking.
• High level of proficiency and competency with Microsoft Office & IT programmes.
• Experience in using various software and programmes.
• Understanding of event and project management is desirable.
• Able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and anticipate others’ needs.

About us :

Our school is a happy school and we pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide. Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 80% of those being a top 3rd university. Our mission is to prepare our students for university and to be leaders in their community. Every child has the potential to succeed and there are no excuses not to achieve that success. We expect every Ark Globe student to graduate from our academy with the qualifications, skills and confidence to achieve their ambitions and go on to higher education or their chosen career.

We offer :

• Weare committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet the needs of you and your team.
• You'll receive 26 days annual leave
• Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans.