Congratulations to Miss Langton who has secured a new position at Ferndown Upper School. We’d like to thank her for her commitment to our school over the past six years and wish her well in her new post, which she takes up at the end of February.
As a result, and following a review of office roles and responsibilities, we are inviting applications for the roles of Administrative Assistant and Receptionist. Both roles will require regular contact with pupils, parents, professionals and outside agencies. A calm, friendly, polite manner and the ability to work well under pressure is essential.
The Administrative Assistant role
The Receptionist role
Our ideal candidates will be:
• highly motivated and committed
• well organised and punctual with a professional attitude to work
• willing to work flexibly as part of a hard-working, dedicated team
• positive, proactive, with a good sense of humour
• eager to contribute to the wider life of the school
• computer literate, with experience of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, SIMS, ParentMail and other similar school office software.
Experience would be desirable but it’s more important that we appoint the right people to work in our friendly office team. Your previous experience may be transferable to a school admin role and full training will be given. GCSE grade C or above is required in both English and Maths.
For an informal discussion about the posts, please speak with the Headteacher, Mrs Jo Di-Pede. Applications should be completed and returned via email to office@fernfirst.dorset.sch.uk no later than 9am on Thursday 10th February 2022
Receptionist – Grade C – SCP 3 – 4 – Job Description and Person Specification
Admin Assistant – Grade D – SCP 5 – 6 – Job Description and Person Specification
CAT – Support Staff Application Form
Ferndown First School is part of the Castleman Academy Trust – a Trust which prides itself on putting children first, always and puts its values of Respect, Independence, Creativity and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. It is the staff in our academies who make our schools vibrant places of learning – who do all they can to make sure our children become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens. Our staff want to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with and are learners themselves who relish professional development opportunities. Working in a Castleman Academy Trust school, you will be working with other forward thinkers who see possibilities and are optimistic. You will have the support of like-minded colleagues and together we will ensure everyone has a great work life balance. Being part of the Castleman Academy Trust means there are a whole host of opportunities for you to develop and flourish.
Ferndown First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Ferndown First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service Check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines.
