Location

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School. Fleetwood, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY (791 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872659
School website: www.cardinalallen.co.uk

Summary

The governors of this very successful Catholic High School wish to appoint a temporary Registration and Admin Support Officer for 25 hours per week, term time only, to join our Pastoral Team to enable us to cover a maternity leave from 4 September 2023 to some time between the end of March 2024 and mid July 2024 (depending on the maternity leave return date).

The successful candidate will:

• Provide attendance administration;
  
• Work to support the Pastoral Team to improve pupil attendance;
  
• Provide administration support for our Behaviour/Detention system ;
  
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained, personal development and well-being are achieved;
  
• Have the skills to play a key role in the continued development of this key area;
  
• Be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils
  
  Under the supervision of the Attendance Officer, you will carry out the administrative work involved in monitoring pupils’ attendance within the school. Under the supervision of the Assistant Headteacher for Pastoral, you will provide administrative support to the Inclusion Room. This involves data input, accurate record keeping and letters to parents alongside the ability to make and receive parental calls. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to contribute to the work of a very successful team. The successful candidate needs to have excellent IT and communication skills.
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English

Essential Experience

Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to relate well to school staff, pupils and their parents

Can demonstrate in their current role, the capacity to work effectively with a range of people at a professional level

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel with excellent keyboard skills

Able to use IT effectively and efficiently

Desirable Experience

Has knowledge of the use of SIMS

Has a basic knowledge of how schools are organised and managed

For an informal discussion please contact:

Interested candidates are welcome to call the Business Manager, Jane Abra, prior to application, for an informal discussion or to visit the school to discuss the opportunity further. Applications should be submitted to j.abra@cardinalallen.co.uk by 9 am Tuesday 6 June 2023.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.