Job Title: Pastoral and Sixth Form Administration Assistant
Location: Oaklands Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary: £14,160.45 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Part -time position 26hrs per week (term-time only, 40 weeks)
Oaklands is a Catholic Academy taking in boys and girls from 11 -18, which has been established by the Diocese of Portsmouth for the education of Catholic children who live within the designated parish catchment area allocated to the school. In addition, Oaklands also takes in a number of children from other Christian denominations whose parents have specifically requested a Catholic education at the school, provided that they satisfy the criteria laid down in the Governors' Admissions Policy.
About the role:
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Pastoral and Sixth Form Administration Assistant to help support the safeguarding and welfare team in school and provide administration support to the Sixth Form Department. The principal responsibilities of the Pastoral and Sixth Form Administration Assistant are the provision of Pastoral and attendance administration and mentoring for the welfare and support of students in addition to supporting the development and enhancement of all aspects of Sixth Form.
General Responsibilities:
- To provide an administration support to the Director of Sixth Formand Sixth Form
- Administrative Lead, tutors and students
- Promote the well-being of students, taking account of our values, aims and policies
- Maintain the highest standards and expectations at all times
- Maintain files confidentially and to comply with all relevant policies and guidelines, including data protection, child protection and equal opportunity
- Liaison with teaching staff and tutors supporting students with reports, UCAS personal statements and tutor references
- Carry out other duties as may be decided upon from time to time, at the discretion of the Head Teacher and Director of Sixth Form
About you:
Essential:
- Qualified in Maths and English to GCSE/level 2 or equivalent
- Ability to work in sympathy with the ethos of the school
- Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate well to children and adults
- Ability to effectively use ICT packages Values and respects the views and the needs of children and young people
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
- Appropriate professional attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
- Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead and inspire students
- Stamina and resilience
- Confidence
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to see a project through to a successful conclusion
- Imagination and Vision
- Strong commitment to team-working and partnership
The following would be desirable:
- A Level/Level 3 qualifications Recent participation in a range of relevant in-service training
- Knowledge of, and ability to use a range of strategies to deal with classroom behaviour as a whole and also individual behavioural needs
- Recent experience of whole school initiatives
- Experience in mixed comprehensive
- Experience of developing positive relationships with a range of different students
- Ability to use relevant equipment/resources and technology
Please note all staff will be required to:
- Attend relevant in-service training
- Undertake duties as first aider and fire marshall
- Be aware of school policies
- Liaise and consult with teaching staff and other professionals supporting the students
Closing date: Sunday 4th February 2024, 5pm
Interviews: During week commencing 5th February 2024
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