Administrator Officer - Linwood School

Job Introduction

Linwood School Website

Grade – BCP Council Band F
Starting salary - £26,421 - £28,770 FTE per annum
25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Term time only
Actual salary £15,287

This is a fixed term position until 23^rd July 2024

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  If the role is exempt, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

We are seeking to appoint an Administration Officer to become part of our efficient and friendly administration team in a highly successful special school in Bournemouth. You will be working with Linwood Training, Support and Advice (LTSA) team.

Linwood School is an outstanding all aged range, mixed day special school which supports a comprehensive range of special educational needs including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties and autistic spectrum.

The postholder will primarily undertake administration duties for Linwood Training, Support and Advice, hosting and supporting online and face to face training as well as processing administration and tasks distributed by the Director of that department. 

The successful applicant will require excellent interpersonal skills with a very good knowledge of IT including the use of all Microsoft Office packages and Zoom.  Previous office experience is essential and previous school experience would be desirable.

The position is for 25 hours per week to be worked over 5 days between the hours of 9.30 am and 2.30 pm term time only.  Working days could be negotiated to support a flexible way of working. 

The senior team at Linwood School recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource and are committed to the development and actively support staff in their professional development.    There is a clear line of progression for those who may wish to improve their skills and widen their experience should other opportunities arise during your employment with us.  

In addition to the benefits provided by BCP Council, Linwood School also provides: -

• An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing
• Easy to access Eyecare Scheme  
• Paid after-school training sessions to support staff development
• Career development
• Long Service Awards

We seek and encourage applications from individuals from a diverse background who will come and work with us and become part of our Linwood family, supportive of our school values whilst providing an excellent and inclusive service to our students, ensuring they continue to feel part of the school community in everyday activities.   

For further information about the school please refer to the following website: http://linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk 

All applications must be submitted electronically to hr@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk   

Any enquiries regarding the role please contact Kate Tuck, Director of the LTSA – Katetuck@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk    

Closing date:  18^th March    
Interviews:     week commencing 25^th March

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check as well as an overseas criminal records check, if worked or lived outside the UK within the past 10 years.  Offers of employment are also subject to satisfactory references, health and right to work checks. 
 
 All Linwood School staff are expected to adhere to our policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding and child protection, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Guidance for adults working with children and young people in an education setting.