Enrichment and Careers Co-ordinator at Highbury Fields School Salary grade: 5-6, £31,716-£35,862 per annum, commensurate with experience Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September Start date: To be confirmed with the appointed candidate Contract type: Permanent, fulltime. Who are we? 'The school focuses on the holistic child' (OFSTED, September 2022) 'Pupils respond extremely well to the challenge of becoming independent learners' (OFSTED, September 2022) Highbury Fields School is a community in which everyone enjoys academic and social success. The school actively celebrates and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and aims to make everyone in our community feel welcome and wanted in school. An 11 to 18 girls' school with a co-educational sixth form, we are proud to serve a culturally rich, but often underprivileged, community and are fiercely determined that every child in our care will develop into a confident young adult, who is academically and socially accomplished. The school's consecutive 'outstanding' OFSTED reports of 2016 and 2022 and our consistently high progress 8 scores and attainment (average grade 5.7) have established our students' reputation for academic excellence and we are highly regarded in the local community for our calm, focused learning environment. However, we are neither complacent nor satisfied. The school strives for excellence in all aspects of its work and over the last two years we have completed revised our studied, pastoral and enrichment curricular to ensure we are meeting the needs of all our students, with the ambition of further improving the already exceptional progress that our students make. Our intention is to take each student on an educational journey of memorable and stimulating learning experiences, that enables them to be academically and socially successful, both in school and beyond.
'Leaders and staff have extremely high expectations for all aspects of school life' (OFSTED, September 2022) Highbury Fields School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated Sixth Form Co-ordinator and Marketing Officer to join our talented and committed staff community. Applications are welcome from experienced administrators and communications professionals, as well as graduates looking to develop their career in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. The Sixth Form Co-ordinator and Marketing Officer will play a pivotal role in the successful day-to-day operation of our sixth form. Working closely with the Director of Sixth Form, Deputy Director of Sixth Form and wider school staff, they will provide high-quality administrative support, oversee key sixth form processes, monitor attendance and student data, and contribute to systems that help students thrive academically and socially. The successful candidate will also lead on promoting the sixth form and the wider school community, supporting the development of marketing materials, maintaining the school website, publicising events, photographing school activities and helping to strengthen the school's profile across the local community. They will contribute to open evenings, transition events, admissions processes and student progression programmes, ensuring that prospective students and families experience the very best of Highbury Fields School. This varied and exciting role will involve working closely with senior leaders, staff, students, families and external organisations. The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to both the success of our sixth form students and the continued growth and reputation of the school. The successful candidate will understand the importance of strong organisation, positive relationships and effective communication in supporting young people. They will share the school's commitment to ensuring that every student receives an outstanding educational experience and is fully prepared for success beyond school.
Interested applicants should apply by letter of application by the deadline of 9am on Friday 25th September.
What can we offer the appointed candidate?
'Low-level disruption in class is very rare. Pupils come to lessons ready and eager to learn' (OFSTED, September 2022) Working at Highbury Fields School offers colleagues the following benefits:
- An exceptional learning environment
- A highly regarded research based internal learning and teaching development programme
- Keeping well time every half term
- A generous pension scheme
- Reduced London wide gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free travel season ticket loans
- Employee assistance programme
- Computer purchase scheme
What are the safeguarding requirements of the role?
'Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy school and feel safe' (OFSTED, September 2022) Highbury Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects that all staff will share and demonstrate this commitment. The position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check. In line with 'keeping children safe in education' and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of the school's safeguarding procedures to determine from publicly available information whether they are suitable to work with children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked at interview about their online presence.
Where should I look for further information?
For further information about the school, please refer to the school's curriculum booklet and latest OFSTED report. To arrange a conversation about the role, or a tour of the school, please email the Headteacher's PA, Karen Bolden, HR@highburyfields.islington.sch.uk
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