School Administrator (Grove Park School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (8.30am-4pm with 30 minute lunchbreak) 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.20 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 2 December 2024 

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Grove Park School,
Church Road, Crowborough,
TN6 1BN

Phone: 01892 663018
Email: susanm@grove-park.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.grove-park.e-sussex.sch.uk/
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

Grove Park provides education for pupils aged 4-19 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties (MLD/SLD/PMLD) as well as autism (ASC). Our current roll is 146 pupils, and we are seeking two Administration Assistants.

We welcome applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals who would like the challenge of working in a unique, special school.

We would like to appoint individuals understand the importance of getting it right for our wonderful students.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a school that is dedicated to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential
• Join a cohesive team of administrative and teaching staff working together in a friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to make a difference as our school enters a new building development phase

Grove Park currently operates across three sites, with our Secondary and Sixth Form co-located with a mainstream academy, providing an inclusive experience for both staff and students.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Susan Maher on 01892 356997 or email susanm@grove-park.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 2 December 2024

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.