Job Description

Behaviour and Safeguarding Administrator

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

To apply for this role, please do so via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136911/EDV-2025-RWBA-50436

Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).

Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-15:30

Salary: NJC Grade F 26,409 to 27,711 (DOE) FTE

Actual salary: 22,715.00 - 23,835.19 (DOE) pro rata

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 11th May 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Behaviour and Safeguarding Administrator to join our effective, committed, and supportive school.

The right candidate will provide administrative support for the Deputy Headteachers, all Heads of Year and Student Managers, alongside administrative support for Achievement and Guidance, afterschool detention and Safeguarding .

Why choose us?

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is part of the Ascend Learning Trust and shares a vision based on mutual respect, support, and encouragement to bring out the best in people. At RWBA we recognise that the quality of learning, teaching and behaviour are inseparable issues and that the vast majority of our pupils act in a sensible and appropriate manner and have a keen desire to learn. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is committed to developing 'A growth mindset' and we would welcome an application from fellow professionals who share that mind-set.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future. If you want to be a part of this, and work alongside ambitious, compassionate, and dedicated people we welcome your application. Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.

Together we will foster a culture of compassion and inclusivity with high expectations and standards for all. Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.

Together we Belong, Believe, Become.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme.

We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include: Health & Wellbeing Free annual Flu Vaccines Discounted Gym Memberships 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice *Annual 'Wellbeing Day' Generous holiday allowance Flexible working solutions Financial Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores Excellent Pension Schemes Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)Career Progression Instructional Coaching for Teachers Developmental performance management conversations Apprenticeship opportunities for 'on the job training' Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions. Recognition and Reward -including service awards

Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier. At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team. Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality. If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,409.00-27,711.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person