Job Vacancy:         Administration and PA to the Executive Headteacher

School:                   St Giles School

Ref No:                   N/A

Salary:                    NJC pay range 4 – 6

                                (£18,426 - £19,171 per annum, pro rata)

                               (Actual salary: £15,520-£16,147 per annum)

Working Pattern:   37 hours per week, term-time only

Contract Type:       Permanent

Closing Date:         Tuesday 17 March 2020, 12 noon

Interview Date:       Wednesday 25 March 2020

Start Date:              ASAP

If you want to be part of an innovative, forward thinking and outward facing special school; who are genuinely committed to investing in your professional development, then St. Giles could be the school for you! A rare opportunity has arisen to join an exceptional business and administration team within an outstanding Primary Special School!

St Giles School is an outstanding Primary Special School in Derby City. We are a warm, friendly and inclusive school which meets the needs of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. In March last year, we were awarded 'SEN School of the Year!' as part of the Pearson Shine a Light awards. This is a great achievement for our school community. You can find out more about St. Giles School by visiting our website: www.stgiles.derby.sch.uk.

Governors and Senior Leaders are looking to appoint an Administration and PA to the Executive Headteacher to start as soon as possible on a permanent contract. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is resilient, organised, can work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, is a team player and has exceptional customer service skills.

Experience in a school environment is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided. What is more important is that we find the right person…someone who is helpful, friendly, happy and is willing to go that ‘extra mile’ for pupils with SEND and their families. 

In May 2018, St. Giles was designated by the Department for Education (DfE) as a National Support School and the lead school for the Inclusive Teaching School Alliance (iTSA). This means that we play a key role locally and nationally in supporting other schools. This includes providing other schools with Continuing Professional Development and also training up the next generation of support staff, teachers and future leaders.

We are very proud of what we do at St. Giles School and our recent school achievements are a result of a great team effort amongst pupils and their families, governors and staff:

• Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status
• Family First Quality Award
• British Council International Schools Award
• NASEN Learning Support of the Year Award
• Be Mighty, Be Creative Award
• ICAN Communication Specialist Accreditation
• Arts Mark Silver Award

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work 37 hours per week term-time only, Monday to Thursday 08:30 until 16:30 and 08:30-16:00 on a Friday (this includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). However, exact working hours can be negotiated at interview, so long as the ‘core’ business needs of the school can be met. 

Given the nature of our provision, it is essential that candidates visit the school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01332 343039.

On 01 November 2019, St Giles School converted to an academy as part of Spencer Academies Trust. Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity and academy sponsor, which is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. We have a successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning which ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. The Trust mission statement reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 20 schools (8 Secondary and 11 Primary and 1 Special) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

Vision

Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders.

We Believe:

• All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
• Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
• We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.
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St Giles School and Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training. All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references, criminal background checks and health declaration forms.

All completed applications should be completed and submitted via Spencer Academies Trust website, , by Tuesday 17 March 2020, 12 noon.