Please note the employer for this position is The Mosaic Multi Academy Trust, not Wigan Council

Standish Community High School

Kenyon Road

Standish

Wigan

WN6 0NX

Salary: Grade 3, £19,642.78 - £20,301.95 per annum. £11.78 - £12.18 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

Standish Community High School is advertising for a permanent Receptionist / Admin Support Assistant to commence employment as soon as possible.

The successful candidate is primarily required to be the school’s first point of contact. The successful candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful, and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.  In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a “can do” approach.

This full-time role will be based at Standish Community High School, however as we are part of Mosaic Learning Trust, there may be occasions when you may be required to work at other schools within the Trust.

The working hours will be 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, 8.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on Fridays.

What can the Trust offer you?

Salary

We also offer competitive salaries to school support staff on an incremental salary scheme, paid according to agreed pay grades using national spinal column points. You will receive an increment on 1st April each year, or when you have completed six months service if appointed between October 1st and March 31st, until you reach the top of the band within your pay scale.

Pension

The Trust offers access to a substantial contributory pension scheme in line with Local Authorities. 

Generous Holidays

Employees have a statutory right to 28 days paid holiday a year including bank holidays, the Trusts’ minimum entitlement for support staff is 35 days (including bank holidays) increasing to 40 days (including bank holidays) after 5 years’ continuous local government service.

Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff.  We offer occupational health services, Schools Advisory Service (SAS) – wellbeing services, an employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations, eye care, discounted local gym memberships and we are a part of the cycle to work scheme.

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references, and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures.

Please return completed application forms accompanied with a covering letter (max. 2000 words) by email to recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk Late applications and CV’s will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th April 2024 at 9.00 a.m. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements.  Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form

Safeguarding Child Protection and Early Help Policy

Candidate Pack

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01257 422265 or email recruitment@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk Website www.standishchs.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Week Commencing 29^th April 2024

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check