Vacancies
PA to Executive Head Teacher (EHT)
Permanent – work pattern; Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (32.5 hours per week, term time only) with some flexibility to be agreed at interview
Band C (points 8 - 14) £24,702 to £27,334 per annum (PRO RATA)
Actual salary £18,601 to £20,582
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team within our well-respected special needs schools. Forest Oak and Merstone are expanding community schools and both judged as Outstanding by OFSTED.
The Governing body of Forest Oak and Merstone Schools wish to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Executive Head Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team being responsible to the Executive Head Teacher to support the EHT in the smooth running of the schools by providing daily specialised administrative, procedural and organisational support.
Working closely with the Administration Team you will require strong spoken and written communication skills and secure IT skills in order to deal with oral or written exchanges between the schools and a range of other audiences, such as the DfE. A high level of resilience is needed in order to deal with potentially time pressured activities, such as deadliness and conflicting demands.
- Specifically, you will need high levels of precision and skill in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Email and web competency
- Ability to take accurate meeting minutes
- Ability to prioritise, manage own workload and use initiative, working independently
- Ability to organise effective and efficient office systems for record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of data and documentation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
We are looking for someone who is hardworking, committed, organised, flexible and who enjoys coming to work!
A high level of emotional resilience is also likely to be needed when fielding calls for the EHT or welcoming those attending meetings.
This post will mainly be based within the two schools. However, there may be occasions where there is a need for the post holder to accompany the EHT to meetings at off site venues in order to provide effective administrative support.
What you'll need to succeed:
- to share our passion for wanting the very best for our pupils, schools and the wider community
- be committed to keeping our pupils safe
- be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people
- be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, carers and external organisations
- the ability to work in an organised and systematic way
With enthusiasm, you will work to deliver a high quality service to meet customer, organisational and personal expectations. You adopt a ‘can do’ attitude in all of the work you deliver, ensuring it meets the needs of current and potential customers.
What you'll get in return
- working in a caring, supportive and professional environment
- development through appropriate training and support
- a competitive salary
- competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
For more information contact Jill Lambert at office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk
Or visit:
www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 9 a.m. on 11 November 2024
Interviews date 19 November 2024
Please note an application form must be completed in order to apply for this vacancy. CV will not be considered.
Pupil Specific Teaching & Learning Support Assistants
Salary: B Band - £22,737 - £23,500 / Pro-rata - Actual Salary £17,121 - £17,695
32.5 hours per week - Term Time only
2 Year Fixed term to 31 August 2026
To start as soon as possible
Forest Oak School is:
- for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
- an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)
We are offering a school community:
- where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
- where staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation
- where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievements
- campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building
Essential/ Desirable:
- NNEB/ NVQ 2 /BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification desirable
- GCSE Maths & English Pass essential
- SEN experience desirable
Would you like to be part of the team? If so, email or post your completed application form to school - scroll to bottom of page for forms and further information.
Jill Lambert
Forest Oak School
Windward Way
Birmingham
B36 0UE
Tel: 0121 717 1040
Email: office@forest-ok.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date: 9 a.m. 18 November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Teaching & Learning Support Assistant
Salary: C Band - Annual salary £24,702 - £27,334
Pro rata Actual Salary £18,601 - £20,582
32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) – Term Time Only
Contract: Permanent
To start as soon as possible
Forest Oak School is:
- for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
- an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)
We are offering a school community:
- where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
- where staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation
- where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievements
- campus with two other schools, in a very well resourced building
Essential:
NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification
High level of literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
Experience working with children
SEN experience and positive behaviour management expertise.
Would you like to be part of the team? If you would like to find out more, contact:
Jill Lambert
Forest Oak School
Birmingham
B36 0UE
Tel: 0121 717 0088
Email: office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk
Application by SMBC Application Form only – return via email or post.
Closing date: 9 a.m. 18 November 2024
Interview date: TBC
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Lunchtime Supervisors
Please contact us to see if we have current vacancies
Hours: 5 hours 50 minutes per week: 12.50 pm – 2.00 pm
Salary: Band A - £22,366 - £22,737 pro rata for term time and part time hours
Actual Salary - £3,008 - £3,057
Fixed Term Contracts (Required as soon as possible until August 2025)
Lunchtime supervisors required to help support our children to have a happy lunchtime.
Forest Oak School is:
- for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
- an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)
Applicants will need to
- enjoy working with children
- be flexible
- have a sense of humour
- be firm, fair and friendly
- work as part of a team
- be willing to undertake first aid training
Some previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential
Would you like to be part of the team? If so, please see attached to apply and ensure you submit two references with your completed application form - scroll to bottom of page for forms and further information.
If you would like to find out more, through an informal chat, contact Jill Lambert in the school office.
Forest Oak School
Tel: 0121 717 0088
Email: office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk
Website: www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.