Sixth Form Administrator

Sixth Form Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only

Salary: £22,630.84 - £23,627.85 Annually (Actual)
32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:15-15:15 - inclusive of 30-minute unpaid lunch break) Daily hours are negotiable. 39 weeks per year (term time plus insets) [GLT Range 3: £29,145 - £30,429 per annum (FTE)]

About this Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to work as part of a team providing efficient administrative support within a high pace, high pressure school environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and be able to prioritise and work efficiently to tight deadlines. Experience of working within a school is desirable but not essential, however the passion and commitment to work in a school environment is essential.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• To provide administrative support to the Sixth Form team
  
  
• To support the Head of Sixth Form and UCAS Coordinator in all aspects of the UCAS process including university visits
  
  
• To assist the Admissions Officer during the Year 12 admissions process
  
  
• To support the Sixth Form Heads of Year (HOYs) in student welfare matters
  
  
• To support the preparation for Sixth Form events such as Prize-Giving, induction day, information evenings
  
  What we offer:
  
  
• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls' schools trust
  
  
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
  
  
• A generous contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Eyecare vouchers
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters
  
  
• Term time free access to the on-site David Lloyd Leisure Centre (during fixed times)
  
  Key Application Dates:
  
  
• Shortlisting Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
  
  
• Interview Date: Monday, 31st March 2025
  
  
• Start Date: Monday, 28th April 2025 or ASAP
  
  Our commitment:
  
  The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
  
  As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
  
  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.
  
  Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.
  
  Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
  
  Sponsorship:
  
  We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa