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SalaryKirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Smith Foundation.
The Smith Foundationis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2023.
Due to the continued growth of the organisation, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, professional and highly driven Media, Events and Communications Assistant to join our CENTRAL SERVICES team.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Visits to The Smith foundation are encouraged. For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: HR@thesmithfoundation.org.uk
All our roles are by application via TES.com. Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website https://www.whsschool.org.uk/about/vacancies/ (please note we do not accept CV’s).
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To ensure the smooth running of the Smith Foundation’s CENTRAL SERVICES administration function, by providing a professional and effective service, whilst dealing with queries in professional and respectful manner which reflects the Foundation’s inclusivity. This role has a specific focus on providing support to the Head of Policy and Practice in managing social media campaigns, website updates, external partnerships, EVENTS AND marketing initiatives specifically tailored to The Smith Foundation. This role will involve working effectively across all of The Smith Foundation sites.
To embrace and support the school’s Quality of Life and Positive Behaviour Support ethos throughout your role as a member of the Foundation’s community as part of this, there is an expectation that all staff play an integral part in our key working structure.
To have a positive attitude and mind-set, embracing the positive physical and mental health and wellbeing ethos. This includes role modelling self-care and reflection as part of our wider curriculum.
To promote and celebrate diversity, collaboration, and equality across the Foundation at all times.
“Staff are incredibly proud to work here. They receive regular training, including for safeguarding, which
encourages them to help the school constantly progress." (Ofsted 2023)”
OUR OFFER
- A friendly and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
- A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts.
- A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
- An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
- Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary).
- A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
- A learning and development programme and CPD.
- Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
- Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits.
- 50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
- Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
- Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
- Staff Savings Scheme.
- One life day and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved.
