ADMINISTRATOR
Permanent
From September 2014
25 hours per week
Grade 4 points 11-13 (£ 7.71 - £8.08 per hour)
Pro rata 43.21 weeks per year + 1 PD day
In the paper: week of 23rd June 2014
Closing date: Closing date 9am, Wednesday 9th July 2014
Proposed Interview week: Monday 14th July 2014
Dear
Thank you very much for your interest in applying for the post of Administrator at
Bridgnorth Endowed School from September 2014. This is an important post for us as we
look to consolidate support for the Admin team over the coming years. I hope that you find
the information in this pack useful and that you are encouraged to submit an application.
The School:
The school has over 500 years of tradition, being the Old Grammar School in Bridgnorth
since 1503. It became a comprehensive school in 1974. I joined the school in January 2009,
moving from an outstanding school in York. The first thing I noticed on interview was the
students; they are articulate, well-mannered and confident in themselves. I also found staff
to be warm and welcoming, and the longer I have spent here the more I find these things to
be true. As a school we are actively seeking to provide an outstanding education from a
current position of satisfactory/requires improvement with the drive to being recognised as
providing a good education at our next OFSTED inspection, expected in the current academic
year.
We became a converter Academy on 1st March 2013. We were in the position of being able to
apply for Academy status because of the increase in results over the previous three years that
saw us receive an Outstanding Improvement Award from the SSAT in June 2012.
Our vision:
Be your Best at B.E.S.
We are a vibrant learning community where students are inspired
to achieve their potential
Where we are now:
The school was recognised as one of the top 200 most improved nationally in June 2012,
following year on year improvement in exam results since 2008 (44% 5+ A*-C inc English
and Maths) so that in 2012 67% of students achieved five or more A*-C grades, including
English and Maths and 83% achieved 5 or more A*-C grades. In June 2012 we were
presented with an outstanding improvement award, and Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of
SSAT (The Schools Network) said:
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“Bridgnorth Endowed School should be congratulated for their stunning achievement
in improving their GCSE results.”
“Bridgnorth Endowed School has proved itself to be one of the best schools in the
country at improving GCSE outcomes for their students. There is plenty that other
schools could learn from Bridgnorth Endowed School’s success.
“These results are testament to the commitment and hard work of the students,
teachers and leadership team at Bridgnorth Endowed School and a vindication of their
belief in high expectations, good teaching and ambition for every young person.
“Successful schools like Bridgnorth Endowed School understand the value of data,
such as these progress measures, in helping to ensure all young people perform to the
very best of their ability. The progress measures show how schools make a difference
and raise achievement above expectations.”
The OFSTED inspection of March 2011 found that “The headteacher provides a clear vision
and drive for improvement and has an accurate view of the strengths and weaknesses of the
school. There is now a shared understanding of what constitutes high-quality teaching and
learning, and many teachers have responded to the challenge and improved their practice.
The senior leadership team and many middle managers communicate high expectations.”
The inspection team were clear that we are a school that is improving rapidly and where
there are many innovative and exciting things happening. We have moved from the bottom of
satisfactory in 2008 to the border of Good. However we are not happy being described as
satisfactory and will not rest until teaching and learning is outstanding so that pupils leave us
prepared for the rigours of the world, having gained the qualifications that mean they will
have the opportunities to fulfil their potential in their working life.
Results summer 2013 showed general improvement but the headline 5+ A*-C including
English and Maths figure was hit by poor maths results meaning that whilst 85% of students
achieved 5 or more A*-C and the ‘Best 8’ progress figure was the best in recent times
(1000.7), only 58% of students achieved 5+ A*-C including English and Maths. Since then,
new leaders in English and Maths have developed very clear strategies to improve attainment
and progress in these core areas and we are confident that we have the right people in the
right post in these areas.
We are a school that believes in developing our leaders as well as our teachers and over the
last twelve months we have seen changes at senior leader level with new staff appointments
as Assistant Head (Support) and Assistant Head (Experience). The current senior leadership
team is the strongest in my time in the school and I am looking to develop its strengths
further.
We are committed to the development of the personalising learning agenda and to that end
we have re-structuring the Teaching and Learning Responsibilities to reflect the nine
gateways to personalising learning, grouped into the Deeps as per David Hargreaves’s work.
We have also remodeled the Senior Leadership Team around the Deeps.
I am looking for staff who are reflective, always looking to improve themselves through
coaching, collaboration and peer observation. CPD is strong at the school with a good
internal system where staff training takes place every Monday night for an hour and half after
school. This excellent training is augmented by visiting national inspirational figures such as
Jackie Beere, Claire Gadbsy and Paul Trainor, all who have visited in the last 18 months and
have become friends of the school. We also believe in bringing in people to inspire the
students and use athlete mentors, such as Lesley Owusu, Daniel Caines, Adam Whitehead
and others regularly.
The whole staff was TEEP trained in 2010 and all new staff are trained in teaching and
learning BES style by our in school TEEP trained consultant.
If you feel that you are able to meet the challenges we are setting for the future then I am
pleased that you are interested in joining us on our exciting journey towards providing an
outstanding education to all those in our care and look forward to receiving an application
from you.
Applying for the post:
I hope you will be interested in applying for this posts. If you are, please complete the
application form and return it to the school by Wednesday 9th July 2014, by 9am at the latest.
In your letter of application, which should be no more than two sides of A4 (Times New
Roman 12 pt) please make it clear how your skills, experiences and educational philosophy
link with our whole school vision and the role for which you are applying. Application forms
should be returned by post to: The Headteacher, Bridgnorth Endowed School, Northgate,
Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4ER or by e-mail to my PA
Mrs Beaman (pbeaman@bridgnorthendowed.co.uk). If you have not heard from me by 14th
July, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If that is
the case then may I thank you for taking the trouble to apply and I wish you well in future
applications.
Phil Loveday
Headteacher
June 2014
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Administrator
NAME:
GRADE:
POST NUMBER:
4
HOURS: 25 (8.45 – 2.15 p.m.)
SALARY RANGE: Points 11-13
CURRENT POINT:
POST STATUS: Permanent
WORKING YEAR: Term time + 1 day
Conditions of service are those specified by the
National Joint Council for Local Government Services
DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
Responsible To: Office Manager & Director of Business & Finance
Responsible For: Supporting the administration function of the school
Key Duties:
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To support the Attendance Administrator
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To support the Assessment Data Clerk in key times of the year
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To support other members of the admin team and admin function of the school
(including Student Services)
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To administer first aid, issue medication and complete necessary documentation
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To support on reception as and when necessary
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To attend open days / evenings as necessary
Ensuring that the Every Child Matters agenda is adhered to
Any other tasks as directed by Assistant Head Deep Support, Office Manager, Director of
Business & Finance & Head Teacher
Person specification
Attendance Administrator
Qualifications
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Good standard level of education (essential)
5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths (essential)
First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training (essential)
NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent, or willingness to undertake this qualification
(essential)
Work or relevant experience
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General clerical administrative work (desirable)
Computer / keyboard skills (essential)
Experience of working in and educational setting or other relevant environment (desirable)
Knowledge and Understanding
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Good numeracy and literacy skills
Skills and abilities (relevant to post)
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Willingness to participate in training and development opportunities
ICT skills
Personal qualities
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Good communication skills
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work well as part of a team
Flexibility and reliability
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Accuracy and attention to detail
Have a willingness to be punctual and flexible within your working environment
Be able to demonstrate high standards and commitment to providing a quality service
Be enthusiastic, work hard and have a willingness to learn and be a positive team member
Willing to be part of the whole school team and to take an active part in school life.
Adhere to the smart business dress code of the school staff
Ensure that the Every Child Matters agenda is adhered to
BE YOUR BEST AT BES
Northgate Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4ER
Headteacher Mr P Loveday : Chair of Governors Mrs A Bamford
Telephone 01746 762103 : Fax 01746 768340
Email: admin@bridgnorthendowed.co.uk website: www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk