Little Ilford School - Job Pack SLT Support Officer Little Ilford School Learning Together, Achieving Together, Succeeding Together. Headteacher: Ian Wilson Rectory Road, London, E12 6JB Tel: 0208 478 8024 Dear Applicant, Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of SLT Support Officer. We are achieving exceptional results to match our status as an outstanding school. 61% of our students achieved five A*-C (9 – 4) grades with English and mathematics, and 35% achieved the student English Baccalaureate. This has been achieved in a school with levels of attainment significantly below the national average on entry, and 60% are entitled to pupil premium. Our Progress 8 figure is +0.22, which places us well above the national average. This is an exceptional school with high expectations, tight discipline and an exciting curriculum. It is a place where staff gain experience in a high achieving environment which enables them to quickly develop their practice and progress in their career. I can promise you that this will be one of the most rewarding places to work and that, aside from the intrinsic challenges and rewards this post offers, there are many other benefits for people who work for us. We are committed to creating a professional and supportive workplace for our staff. We want you to look forward to each day at the school. We expect hard work, skill and dedication to our ethos and, in return, we will provide an excellent working environment and promotion opportunities. We will also provide outstanding experiences and a bespoke training programme. Simply having worked in our school at some time in your career will enhance your curriculum vitae. If you feel that you can make a positive contribution to our school, please apply online via our website. I look forward to reading your application. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely, Ian Wilson Head Teacher “…an excellent ambassador for community cohesion within the locality” Ofsted [email protected] www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk Little Ilford School Job Description & Personal Specification Job Title: Department: Education SLT Support Officer Division/Section: Job Number: N/A Little Ilford School Grade: Date last updated: May 2018 Hours: 36 pro rata Weeks: Term Time Only Plus INSET EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote our Equality and Diversity Policy in the course of their work. Overall Purpose of Job ● To provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team as required, ensuring confidentiality at all times when handling sensitive information. Person reports to: Head Teachers PA The post-holder may be required to work additional hours to meet the needs of the post and the school. _________________________________________________________________________ Key Tasks and Accountabilities SLT Support 1. To minute meetings as required by the Senior Leadership Team. 2. To be responsible for all administration around exclusions, exclusion appeals and hearings, including exclusion letters, papers for hearings and liaison with governors and the Local Authority (LA). 3. To be responsible for the appraisal spreadsheet, ensuring that observations are conducted in a timely manner and emailing reminders. 4. To ensure that the intervention registers are updated. 5. To support SLT members during the departmental and pastoral review process, collating teacher/student voice and minuting meetings. 6. To organise spreadsheets for school events (e.g. groupings for INSET days, staff lists, educational visit records etc.) 7. To be responsible for staff duty rotas in liaison with the Pastoral Assistant Head. 8. To be responsible for the administration of reading tests (organising equipment, contacting the company, booking the rooms etc.) 9. To organise and analyse data (other than TA data) as required (e.g. reading test results, learning walks, student and parent voice exercises). 10. To set up CPD sessions as requested, contacting external providers if necessary, meeting and greeting, setting up rooms and organising cover where necessary. 11. To ensure that an accurate log of internal and external CPD/training is kept and updated as required. 12. To ensure that refreshments are coordinated for key meetings. General 1. To assist the office staff at times of high pressure (e.g. during the height of the transition process etc.) 2. To undertake such other duties which lie within the post-holders competency and contribute to the learning environment within the school, which may be required from time to time. Person Specification Important information for applicants The criteria listed in the Person Specification are all essential to the job. Where the ‘Method of Assessment’ is stated to be the Application form, your application needs to demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria, even if other methods of assessment are also shown. If you do not address these criteria’s fully, or if we do not consider that you meet them, you will not be short-listed. Please give examples where possible. Equality and Diversity We are committed to and champion quality and diversity in all aspects of employment with the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote our Equality and Diversity Policy in the course of their work. Criteria Method of Assessment KNOWLEDGE Must have good knowledge and experience of Essential Application Form, administrative procedure Interview, Certificate and Test Understanding of the requirements of the job Essential Application Form, Interview, Certificate and Test Knowledge and ability to use SIMS (or willingness to Essential Application Form, undergo training) Interview, Certificate and Test QUALIFICATIONS Evidence of a good education and have an excellent level Essential Application Form, of numeracy and literacy Interview, Certificate and Test Appropriate IT qualification/Experience Desirable Application Form, Interview, Certificate and Test EXPERIENCE Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, self- Essential Application Form motivation and drive. Working to agreed deadlines with and Interview minimal supervision Excellent level of IT skills. Must have high level of skills Essential Application Form and experience of MS Office applications and the and Interview internet. Experience in and/or a commitment to working with Desirable Application Form young people and Interview Experience of working as part of a team in an office Essential Application Form environment and Interview SKILLS AND ABILITIES Evidence of managing set tasks including the ability to Essential Application Form, strategically plan, prioritise, coordinate and organise Interview and Test Ability to take accurate minutes, recording the key Essential Application Form, points of a meeting. Interview and Test Good level of interpersonal, communication and Essential Application Form, presentational skills Interview and Test Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships Essential Application Form, and personal boundaries with children and young Interview and people, including those with challenging behaviour Test Ability to work under pressure Essential Application Form, Interview and Test Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling Essential Application Form, sensitive information Interview and Test PERSONAL QUALITIES Must be willing to work flexibly – according to the needs Essential Application Form of the school and Interview Must be able to use initiative, be decisive and able to Essential Application Form communicate with confidence and Interview Must be able to work under pressure adapting to Essential Application Form changing priorities and Interview Must be able to reflect on own performance with a view Essential Application Form to improvement. and Interview LITTLE ILFORD SCHOOL Headteacher – Ian Wilson Learning Together, Achieving Together, Succeeding Together REQUIRED to start September 2018 SLT Support Officer Salary: Scale 5 Point 22-25 (£22,956-£24,999 per annum pro rata) This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or continue your professional journey supporting a collaborative and supportive senior leadership team. Little Ilford is a friendly, inclusive and oversubscribed school in Newham making a big difference to the lives of our diverse student community. We moved recently into a brand new state-of-the-art building. We have a strong reputation and high expectations of both students and staff and consider this to be an exciting place to work and develop, where creativity and innovation are nurtured. As a school we are absolutely committed to ensuring that all staff have access to comprehensive professional development and have developed an exciting and impactful programme designed to offer training that makes a real difference. We value a good home/work balance and do what we can to support our staff in this respect. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and high calibre SLT Support Officer to join our energetic and dynamic team. You will ensure that our hardworking staff receive the support that they need so that they can perform their duties to the highest standard. We will support and develop you to become an outstanding administrator. We are an aspirational, reflective and creative learning community where all adults are learners who take risks in order to achieve excellent results for our students. We