Administration Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Royal School for the Deaf Derby
Hours:22.5 hours a week, term time only. 09:20am – 14:30pm Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent, 39 weeks a year
About our school
Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a unique provider of day and residential placements for deaf children and young people aged 3 – 19. We are a speaking and signing community with a qualified, competent and confident staff team working together to ensure all children and young people leave with the know-what and know-how to enjoy life beyond school.
Find out what we’ve been up to on our Facebook and Twitter feeds at https://www.rsdd.org.uk/ and/or contact us for an informal chat about the job or to visit in person
The Role
We are looking for a part time, term time only Administration Assistant to join our busy office team. The role is varied and includes providing, a warm, professional welcome for visitors, routine and ad hoc administrative support to a range of in-house professionals, liaising with parents and carers and helping to organise whole school events ranging from visits by local media and Pudsey bear to heritage coffee mornings for the wider Deaf community.
The person
Ideally applicants will have experience of using a range of Microsoft Office packages and management information systems. A good level of written and spoken English and proficient British Sign Language (BSL) skills are highly desirable though opportunities for sponsored training are available. All new employees enjoy a personalised induction and continuing professional development plan, our exceptional BSL team are tasked with supporting all staff to improve their signing skills and achieve the accreditation they deserve.
We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Applicants for this role are required to apply for an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Following changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2022) RSD Derby will also undertake an online search as part of due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available
Further job details and application documents can be downloaded from our website at, http://www.rsdd.org.uk/job-opportunities. You can also request these by post by telephoning 01332 362512 or by Email to: nicola.hardy@rsdd.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 5 June 2023
Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 8 June 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administration Assistant roles across Derby City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11,385 - £11,385 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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