The Attendance Team at Gordano School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is recruiting a term time only post with five INSET days. The core of the work is attendance and welfare administration, supporting the Student Services Centre, and handling first aid and approved medication for students. The post involves regular student contact, 37 hours a week from 8.15am, and ongoing safeguarding training. An enhanced DBS check and an online search form part of the selection process.
What the job involves
- Carry out administration relating to student attendance and welfare
- Support the management of the Student Services Centre
- Administer first aid to support student health and welfare
- Administer pre-approved medication access for students on site
- Have regular contact with students
- Understand the school's safeguarding protocols and how to report concerns
- Complete regular safeguarding training updates
Experience
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
Skills & knowledge
- Sound and logical judgement in decision making
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Tact, sensitivity and diplomacy when handling emotional or distressed situations
- Staying calm and using a measured, informed approach under pressure
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Online search at shortlisting
- Not barred from regulated activity
Other
- Understanding of the safeguarding responsibilities of adults in schools
Nice to have
- Previous experience of working with children, preferably in an educational setting
What’s offered
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounts on shopping through employee benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted on-site gym membership
- On-site parking
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
