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eTeach UK Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Valley School in Sheffield is seeking a Sixth Form Engagement Officer to support the Sixth Form area, including attendance and organisation of Sixth Form events, and other school administration tasks. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, Grade 4-12 pro-rata.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils and parents, communicate effectively, and manage administrative duties with initiative and organisation, contributing to a busy but

Qualifications

• Emotional intelligence to build positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Clear communicator committed to pupil welfare.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Proven track record of administration and organisational ability.
• Methodical, well organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills, confident communicator with diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and able to work using own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Sixth Form area of the school, including attendance and organisation of Sixth Form events.
• Contribute to other areas of school administration as required.
• Support safeguarding procedures and DBS checks as part of the role.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Working with young people

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Sixth Form Engagement OfficerGrade 4- Point 7 - 12 pro-rataHours: 37 hours per weekWeeks per year: 39 weeks Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by INOVA Multi-Academy Trust.Our school ethos is founded on the principal that ambition and endeavour are key components in achieving success. Currently serving over 1500 pupils, our new, purpose-built learning environment has excellent facilities to help us deliver our curriculum.We are seeking to appoint a Sixth Form Engagement Officer at Forge Valley School. The successful candidate will be required to contribute to the organisation of a busy but effective and efficient Sixth Form provision. The postholder will provide support to the Sixth Form area of school, including attendance and organisation of Sixth Form events, and other areas of school admin.The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• emotional intelligence required to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils and parents.
• a good communicator who will be totally committed to the welfare of our pupils.
• experience of working with young peopleproven track record of administration and organisational abilitymethodical, well organised, and able to prioritise and work to deadlinesgood interpersonal skills – confident communicator, able to engage constructively with young people from a variety of backgroundsself-motivated and able to work using own initiative

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures For further information or to visit the school, please contact:-Lorna Jennings – PA to Head of SchoolForge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG