Clerical Officer

Permanent position required September 2024

The Governing Body of Mill Green School are seeking to appoint a motivated, extremely committed, highly professional, enthusiastic and extremely effective Clerical Officer to join our hard working, dynamic and enthusiastic team who share our determination to transform the life chances of our wonderful student body.

Mill Green School is a 14-19 age special school. At Mill Green School we understand that enabling positive outcomes for young people facing complex challenges isn’t an overnight fix. The work with the young people isn’t about us; we are a team who are all about the young people, all of the time. The successful candidate won’t be alone in their goal to have a positive impact on the lives of our young people and school; they will have all the support they need from the whole team.

The successful candidate will need to be able to build trusting relationships with all stakeholders. They will possess good communication and organisational skills, will work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate patience and kindness to our students and families. You will be required to perform a wide range of administrative tasks, for which you will be given full training and support. Working alongside experienced staff you will build up knowledge and develop many transferable skills. You can expect an exceptional breadth of experience. It’s a unique challenge and you will be very much part of a hard-working, dedicated and friendly team.

Why Mill Green School?

We know as a member of the Mill Green team, you are going to do great things. In addition to joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team, you can expect:

• A comprehensive induction programme, ensuring that you have the support you need to settle into your role
• A programme of continued professional development including access to coaching and mentoring, an e-learning platform and online training courses. All staff access a rolling programme of role-specific CPD and behaviour management support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support in and outside of school
• An annual, paid ‘well-being day’
• Flexible working (staggered hours): Outside of our core hours, staff are able to start or leave early in order to be flexible around their needs.
• Opportunities for career development
• To be part of a well-supported, valued team.

Safer Recruitment

The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and see what we are about; we know that how we fit you is as important as how you will fit us. Visits can be arranged by contacting Stephanie Shipley, our School Business Manager on 01744 678760.

Closing date: Monday 15th July 2024 at 9.00am
Shortlisting date: w/c 15th July 2024