We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient team-player with excellent attention to detail, strong customer service skills and a ‘can do’ attitude to complement our fantastic team in student welfare and school’s main office. To be successful in this blended role you will be required to:
- Work effectively within our main office team, carrying out a variety of administrative functions, making and receiving telephone calls and providing a high quality service for the school.
- Work alongside our welfare officer in order to deliver an outstanding service to students, parents/carers and staff. This will involve working with young people and performing a variety of appropriate first aid treatments and administrative tasks; maintaining accurate records, collating and sharing data with relevant parties.
- All school staff are responsible for safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children; and are expected to implement and uphold school rules, policies and ethos; being an excellent role model for students.
In return the school offers:
- The opportunity to work with amazing young people and colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
- A happy school; relationships are very strong between staff and students.
- Health, well-being and work-life balance are extremely important to us. All staff are part of a health insurance scheme, have access to a range of support from external agencies and a free flu vaccination. We are always reviewing and seeking to provide additional benefits for staff.
- A fabulous modern and light working environment on a spacious site with on-site parking and rail and bus links close by.
If you have any questions about the role, please email Aggie Gemel, Executive Assistant, in the first instance – agemel@durring.com
Applicants must complete the application form and return it, alongside a supporting statement (max. 2 pages A4) to Aggie Gemel via email agemel@durring.com or via post to Aggie Gemel, Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 5th June 2023.
Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and a safeguarding background check and interview.
Durrington Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Durrington Multi Academy Trust in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.