Position: Administrative Assistant

Hours and Salary: NJC07-NJC12 £24,294.00-26,421.00 FTE

Actual salary: £11,515.36 to £12,523.55

 

School and Location: Becton School – Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Contract type: Permanent - Part time (20 hours per week Monday to Friday 10am-2pm)            

Closing date:  Monday 6^th May 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 13^th May 2024

 

About our School

Becton School is as unique as it is wonderful and as complex as it is caring. As a hospital school with a variety of provisions, our aim is to ensure that all children, whatever their medical need, receive an outstanding education.

We firmly believe that all young people have a right to be safe, healthy and achieve their academic potential.  In supporting pupils towards these goals we will enable them to contribute meaningfully to society and live fulfilling, enjoyable lives.

About the Trust

 

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

 

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advertisement.  

 

Our Opportunity

 

A rare opportunity has arisen to join our hardworking and committed team of support staff at our Special School provision within Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

As the Administrative Assistant you will be a key member of the office team who provide a full support service to the school. Delivering high quality clerical and administrative support to the School Resource Manager, Senior Leadership Team and the wider school environment.

 

What you can expect

 

• Competitive pay and conditions mapped to those in the locality, underpinned by National Joint Council settlement agreements and local government “Green Book” terms.
• Membership of the local government pension scheme, with continuous service recognised.
• An exciting opportunity to join an ethically driven, large academy trust operating on a national scale, and be part of a fantastic school team that serves amazing children and young people
• A structured and enabling induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• Access to high quality learning and development to enhance your professional knowledge and practice, with career development opportunities available across the Trust.
• Support from colleagues with a wide range of expertise within the Nexus MAT central team.
• Encouragement to use your voice to help shape our school’s provision.
• An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
• Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities

 

Further information

 

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Bevan, School Resources Manager 0114 3053121 or email Sbevan@nexusmat.org

 

Further information can be found on our school website, www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk

 

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

For an application form to apply, please see the attached documents.

Completed applications to be sent to becton@nexusmat.org

 

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early, should we receive if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.