Sixth Form Attendance Lead and Receptionist

Job Title: Sixth Form Attendance Lead and Receptionist

Reporting To: AHT Behaviour & Attitudes and Deputy Head of Sixth Form

Salary: CST Payscale Points 17 to 21 (£21,803 to £24,517 pro-rated). Actual salary is £19,538 to £21,971 (0.8962 FTE)

Working Pattern: Full time, term time plus 20 additional days per annum

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. We would be willing to offer flexibility regarding hours for the right candidate.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Full time, 37.5 hours per week term time plus the equivalent of 4 weeks across the year (at least some of which will be during school holidays) to meet the needs of the school. Due to the nature of the work and scheduling of meetings/school events some flexibility in working times will be required. This will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Our mission at Bristol Cathedral Choir School is to harness the power of our community, so that we all learn, grow and develop into the best versions of ourselves. This is because at BCCS we are: Gathered together, that all may thrive. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do. These are: Kindness, Courage and Hope.

We are looking for a bright, motivated and highly organised Sixth Form Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Sixth Form team in their drive for improvement and success.

The successful candidate will benefit from having experience through a similar role with administrative and/or reception duties. They will:

• have a positive, professional and productive outlook with a high level of initiative and competence
• be inspired by team work and dynamic working environment
• be highly organised and possess excellent communication, IT and administrative skills
• be expected to act with discretion and confidentiality
• be able to apply sound and logical judgement in decision making
• have a can do attitude, be flexible to meet the demands of the role and able to prioritise workloads to meet critical deadlines.

This is a challenging role requiring calm efficiency, an eye for detail and good humour. The successful candidate will have the ability to build strong and positive relationships with students, parents, governors and staff.

Our Operations Team, of which the successful candidate will be a member, plays a critical role at BCCS, maintaining a high standard of procedural and administrative expertise. We are a positive and proactive team, putting the wellbeing and support of each other, our teaching colleagues and students at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a strong administrator who will build positive working relationships with the team and wider school. Prior experience of school administration is not essential, as full training will be given to someone with an eye for detail, high standards, and the aptitude to learn.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.

The Sixth Form has approximately 425 students, many of whom join in Year 12 from other schools. Levels of attainment are high. The majority of students progress to university, including Russell group institutions and Oxbridge.

The Sixth Form received a judgement of “Outstanding” from Ofsted in November 2022 and is amongst the most oversubscribed schools in Bristol, with a trend of strong results in public examinations at both GCSE and A level.

As part of Cathedral Schools Trust, we are able to offer a coherent and high quality provision of continuing professional development.

BCCS is a special place, dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. We are rich in history, but forward looking. Academic and committed to educating the whole child. Unashamedly values driven, with passionate, talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, united by our mission to be ‘Gathered together, that all may thrive’. A school in the heart of Bristol, for all of Bristol. For those who share our values and beliefs, this is an exciting time to join us in our journey to transform lives through education.

Method of application

To apply please use the online application form: https://ce0465li.webitrent.com/ce0465li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=7966992b6K&WVID=4534950bp4

Please include a letter of application in the online supporting statement section of your application.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.bccs.bristol.sch.uk Informal enquiries may be made to info@bristolcathedral.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 8th May 2023.

Interviews will take place shortly after this date.

Please read further documents for further details about the role including the job description and person specification.

Please note that we will only consider applications through iTrent and will not consider CVs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.

Due to the high levels of applications for roles at BCCS, we are unable to register receipt of applications. Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline for an exceptional candidate.

At BCCS we recognise the strength in diversity. Our school has a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £19,538.00-£21,971.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/05/2023