Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/WS/42324

Location

Greenacres Avenue, Underhill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

27,711.00 - 30,060.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 9th Jun 2025

Start Date

01/09/2025 or earlier if possible

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 16/06/2025

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About this Role

Name and Location of School: Westcroft School, Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 8NZ

Salary Scale and Point: CLPT12 - 17 (27,722.00 - 30,060.00 pro rata)

Job Term: 37 hours per week, term time only

Appointment Type: Permanent

Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Thursday; 08:30 - 16:00 Friday

Start Date: 01/09/2025 or earlier if possible

Westcroft School are seeking to appoint, an experienced Business Support Officer to support the business function of our school.


Westcroft School is rated "good" by Ofsted and is situated in Wolverhampton. We are a special school for pupils with complex cognitive difficulties whose age range is 5 to 19 years, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated Business Support Officer


We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT). We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

Core Responsibilities

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To oversee and support in the day to day organisation and smooth running of school processes and procedures in the areas of Facilities & Property, Health & Safety, Risk Register and Management, Administration Management, Human Resource Management, External Relations and Marketing. Full details are shown on the attached .

Essential Qualifications & Experience

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Candidates should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels with all stake holders. Candidates should be flexible, adaptable and creative and able to respond positively to change.


Successful applicants will possess high standards, motivation, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a drive for excellence. You should have the ability to manage workloads effectively, work independently and as part of a team. You should have the willingness to work closely with colleagues and contribute positively to the workplace culture.




You should have a background in a related sector or transferable skills from other roles and an ability to uphold and promote the ethos and mission of the organisation

Training & Development

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Successful applicants will be required to undertake any necessary training in the operation of Trust packages and protocols.

In return we can offer:-

Strong supportive partnerships with all stake holders A happy, stimulating and safe working environment Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body


The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact our Head Teacher, Sally Harper at sharper@westcroftschool.co.uk if you would like to visit the school.


If you are unable to visit the school, you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Headteacher for an informal conversation about the school and its ethos.

Closing date:

Monday 9th June 2025

Shortlisting:

Tuesday 10th June 2025

Interviews:

W/C 16th June 2025

COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING


To apply, completed application forms should be submitted via the My New Term platform.


Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.


CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).


If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

adult cautions (simple or conditional); conditional cautions; convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child's fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified 'by association' to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).


CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.


If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.


The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully