Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant

Sporting Chance Newport CIC

Responsible To: Headteacher and Managing Directors

Employment Status: Permanent (40 Hours per Week)

Potential Perks: Additional 2 x wellbeing days

NEST pension

Staff PD

Free Staff Parking

Potential for flexible working arrangements outside of term dates

Salary: £30,000 (pro-rata 40 weeks)

Thank you for showing an interest in our Administrative Assistant Vacancy.

Sporting Chance Newport opened in summer 2021 as an independent special day school for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The school is located close to the centre of the city of Newport and administered by Sporting Chance Newport, a community interest company.

We are incredibly proud of our school, particularly the opportunities it provides for some of the most vulnerable young people in and around the Newport area. Our Admin Assistant provides a crucial role and is a central “cog” to the continual positive progress and outcomes of our school community.

Our admin assistant, based on our reception desk, is also responsible for the administration of booking our venue for evenings, weekends and school holidays. We look forward to receiving your completed application form, contained in this pack (accessed by clicking "apply now").

Gareth Brenton

Headteacher

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of senior staff, undertake administrative and organisational processes that support the effective operation of the school and whole business approach. The school caters for children and young people aged 11–16 with a range of ALN, SEBD and SEN. Assist with the planning and development of support services.

Key Areas / Responsibilities

● Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and whole business approach.

● Establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with external agencies and professionals.

● Attend and actively participate in meetings.

● Participate in training, learning activities and performance development as required.

● Recognise personal strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support colleagues

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy early depending on the volume and quality of applications received.

Safeguarding Statement

Sporting Chance Newport CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Welsh government statutory guidance for Keeping Learners Safe.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.