SEN Office Manager

St Peter's Catholic School; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful educational institution in Guildford is seeking an Office Manager for the Learning Support Department. The role involves managing administrative tasks, supporting student needs, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, as well as experience in administration. Benefits include a supportive team, training opportunities, and access to facilities like a sports center. Positions are offered under a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to gym and classes

Employee benefits hub

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator required.
• Positive and flexible attitude towards students.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support individual needs of students and ensure their inclusion.
• Work closely with staff and parents.
• Manage administrative tasks effectively.

Skills

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in MS Excel

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Job Title

Office Manager – Learning Support Department

Salary and Working Hours

Surrey Pay Scale PS6 £23,951 to £26,438 FTE. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus two weeks during the summer holidays (41 weeks per year). Actual salary £21,059 to £23,246.

About St Peter's

• St Peter’s Catholic School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is an extremely successful school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford, with onsite parking.
• Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources.
• Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent.
• We are also a partner school of Teach Southeast, an initial teacher training (ITT) provider.

About the Learning Support Department

• As a team, we are friendly, hardworking, positive and passionate about our students.
• The department works closely with SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL and disadvantaged students, parents, heads of year, and subject staff to support individual needs and ensure the inclusion of every student between Years 7 and 13.
• The department consists of a SENCO, a Deputy SENCO and 22 dedicated, experienced Teaching Assistants.
• We are a lively, friendly and busy department with a challenging and rewarding role in school.

About You

• An experienced administrator, PC literate with a good knowledge of MS Word and Excel and general office skills.
• Naturally organised with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• An excellent communicator and good team player.
• Possess a positive and flexible attitude towards students and the issues which affect their learning.
• Be tactful, diplomatic, self-confident with a good sense of humour!

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team.
• A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively.
• An organisation with a unique ethos based on strong relationships, high expectations and emotional and spiritual health.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.
• All staff benefit from free access to the Spectrum (Guildford, Sports Centre) including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.

Application and Additional Information

Unsure? Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.

If you really want to make a difference to the lives of young people, then St Peter’s could be the school for you.

As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received. We don’t want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

If you are interested in the position but would like further information before applying, please call our Recruitment Team at the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.