Pastoral Support Coordinator & Deputy Heads' PA (2 vacancies available)

Trinity CE High School; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity CE High School is seeking a Pastoral Support Coordinator and a Deputy Heads' Personal Assistant for two full-time positions. With a focus on safeguarding, effective communication, and administrative support, these roles promise to play a vital part in enhancing the educational experience of 1500 students. Successful candidates will benefit from excellent working conditions, further training, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Membership of Greater Manchester Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Fitness Suite access

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child protection training or willingness to train.
• Experience in a busy educational environment preferred.
• Ability to manage diary and correspondence independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Deputy Heads with administrative tasks and diary management.
• Assist with safeguarding policies and student welfare.
• Handle queries, correspondence and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

IT Skills

Education

NVQ Business Admin

Literacy and Numeracy equivalent to RQF Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

ClassCharts

Job description

Contract term:Permanent, Full Time (2 vacancies)

Contract type:Term-Time only, 35 hours per week.The working hours are 08:15–15:45

Scale:Grade 4, point 7-11 (£25,584 - £27,269), which equates to a pro rata starting salary of £21,442.

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester. We currently have two vacancies, one is the Pastoral Support Coordinator and one is Deputy Heads' Personal Assistant.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• The opportunity to join our school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hard-working staff team;
• A very successful and over-subscribed school with positive, keen, and committed students;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health;
• Wellbeing Benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, Annual Flu Vaccination and use of the school Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning. Plus free on-site parking, Canteen Facilities, and Staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU (Pastoral Support Coordinator):

• Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2;
• Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems and with experience of using SIMS, ClassCharts, etc;
• NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable;
• Experience of working in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting;
• Knowledge and experience of handling emails, phone calls, and in-person queries, and can draft and send clear, professional letters; ensuring the accuracy and consistency in all administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating databases and proofreading documents;
• Ability to remain calm and helpful under pressure, dealing skillfully with unanticipated situations and ensuring professional response at all times;
• Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional out of hours events;
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised utilizing their own initiative;
• Well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to gain one;
• Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU (Deputy Heads' PA):

• Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2;
• NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable;
• Previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant, or similar role in a large organisation, including experience of providing consistent, confidential, timely and proactive support;
• Experience of diary management and organising all aspects of internal and external meetings;
• Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems and with experience of using SIMS, ClassCharts, etc;
• Experience of working in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting;
• Knowledge and experience of handling emails, phone calls, and in-person queries, and can draft and send clear, professional letters; ensuring the accuracy and consistency in all administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating databases and proofreading documents;
• Ability to work independently, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work whilst collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals and complete projects within timescales;
• Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional out of hours events;
• Excellent written & oral communication skills with a confident telephone manner and the ability to take accurate messages and notes of meetings;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment.
• Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

CVs will not be considered - please complete the Tes online form. For more information about our school please visit our school website:

www.trinityhigh.com. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Friday 04 July. Interviews are currently scheduled on w/c 14 July.

Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including reference checks with past employers, pre-employment health assessment, and the check with Disclosure and Barring Service, and /or online search, etc.