Student Services Support - South East London, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, skilled and knowledgeable Student Services Support and Admissions Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing Academy, where you will be highly supported by both the Academy team and the wider Harris Federation.

As the Academy grows to full capacity there is a wide range of opportunities for future career progression.
About Us
The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one. From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where 'everything is possible'.
The Clapham curriculum is designed to meet the needs, aspirations and abilities of every one of our students.

Our aim is to improve their life chances and enable them to make a positive contribution to the city and world in which they live.

Our staff are supported in their work and in developing their future careers via:
A centralised behaviour system, with each year group supported by non-teaching pastoral leaders
A programme of instructional coaching, supported by the Step Lab platform
Access to a wide range of National Professional Qualifications delivered by the Institute of Teaching
Federation subject consultant support
Harris Federation professional development training days and networking support.
Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:
Ensuring an orderly and calm environment at all times in student services
Providing relevant information to students at student services reception
Ensuring that student information is accurately updated and maintained in BROMCOM for new admissions
Coordinating admissions to the academy, including In Year Admissions, and being the link between the Local Authority and academy admissions procedure and policy
Reporting all CME and PMOE to local authority in line with statutory guidance
Coordinating the academy uniform supplier for new intake evenings and managing uniform stock held by the academy
Maintaining student files in line with guidance, including safe storage and archiving
Ensuring all student files are sent safely and fully tracked to transferring schools
Managing off-rolling and ensuring that files are maintained in line with guidance
Ensuring that a PEEP assessment is carried out for all students who present themselves at student services requiring one
Coordinating and distributing daily detention information
Coordinating exclusion and suspension paperwork, as required by the Principal's PA
Liaising with parents when requested to do so, including via SMS and letter
Supporting academy events such as induction days
Supporting, where required, with home visits
Maintaining a first aid qualification and delivering first aid support
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
High quality ICT Skills (and a willingness to undertake training when required) used to promote effective administration, organisation, communication and management
Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
The ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and staff across the school
Good telephone manner and presentation of professional image
Good organisational and interpersonal skills which indicate a warm, efficient and hospitable manner to all
Excellent listening and communication skills and sensitivity in complex situations
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.