Welcome to our school,
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site, 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary and Rodillian Secondary and our Post 16/Future Steps Hub based at Whiterose Business Park. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have 228 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘
high ambitions’ and ‘
high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘
staff are proud to work in our school’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
We are looking for an Admin & Operations Assistant who will work closely with all staff and parents and have to manage a busy reception office alongside prioritising your own daily workload and that requested by SLT.
We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible Admin and Operations Assistant who enjoys working with adults and children. You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sound knowledge of ICT systems and processes. The successful candidate will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a committed team. You will need to be able to maintain accurate records, prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines alongside inputting and retrieving data from varied computerised systems.
Our SILC consists of Broomfield main site and two mainstream partnership sites, based at Windmill Music federation and Rodillian Academy
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all stakeholders therefore, we require someone who has a friendly, professional, calm and courteous manner with fantastic communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to working in an environment which has the progress, safety and wellbeing of pupils at its core is essential. It is also desirable that the right candidate has a knowledge of SIMs, attendance procedures and school admissions
We can offer:
- A welcoming, caring school with supportive colleagues and parents
- A commitment to professional development
- A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution
We are looking for:
- Experience of producing reports and extracting data from various sources
- Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive data and working in line with GDPR guidelines
- A good standard of education and relevant qualifications (grade C or equivalent in Maths & English at GSCE level).
- Experience of working within a busy office environment
- A strong sense of teamwork and professional pride
- A positive, solution-focused approach
- A commitment to achieving the very best for our children and families
The successful candidate will:
- Create a professional welcome to visitors and families
- Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written
- Work well as part of a team and have a flexible approach
- Work confidently on a range of computer systems and programmes
- Prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines
- Be willing to contribute to school life
- Level 2 or higher equivalent qualifications in English and Maths GCSEs at Grade C
Kathryn Bryan
Headteacher
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
For further details and to apply, visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk
or by telephoning 0113 277 1603
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy
Reg Charity no; 1143948
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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