PolyMAT
is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel that is seeking a
Pastoral Administrative Assistant. Our
vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver
this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich
Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich
Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary
School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form
provision which is co-educational.
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys are seeking an experienced and
extremely organised Pastoral Administrative Assistant with excellent
communication and organisational skills to support the Deputy Head Teacher in
charge of pastoral care. An individual with excellent
Word skills that is able to demonstrate experience of building positive working
relationships with young people and communicating with teachers, parents and
external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for students and who will support our core values of Leadership, Excellence and Resilience.
Applicants
must be highly organised and have a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
Whilst previous experience is not essential, we are keen to recruit someone who
is confident, supportive and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
As a member of PolyMAT staff, we can offer you:
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Opportunities for career progression
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Access to apprenticeship training
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Excellent professional development
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A contributory pension scheme
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Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding
and dynamic teaching professionals
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Access to various discounts for a small
monthly fee
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An employee assistance programme
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Season ticket loans
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Excellent catering facilities
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Cycle2Work Scheme
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Secure on-site parking
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Free
daily coffee for staff
PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject
upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are
successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS
Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with
the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post
you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from
engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
An
online search will be completed for information that is publicly available
online. This will include social media
accounts you may hold. This will only be
carried out on shortlisted candidates and usually before interview.
PolyMAT is committed
to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities
for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide
an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure
that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background,
have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of
‘Success for Everyone’.
For any potential applicants,
we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or
adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open
approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable
adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.
Sharing your needs with us
ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not
disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any
point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you
that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 25
August. Interviews will be
scheduled to take place shortly after.
Suitable
candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The
closing date will be brought forward in the event that the post is filled.
Kasey Cetindal
02083107000
kcetindal@woolwichpolyboys.co.uk