Package Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join New Ways College and provide administrative assistance to the Headteacher and leadership team. New Ways caters for 11-19 year olds who have special education needs relating mainly to Autism.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide an administrative function to the Senior Leadership Team
• Encompass admin duties across the school and residential home
• Work closely with the Headteacher offering dedicated support, diary management and document design
• Join the leadership team of the education programme ensuring a smooth and efficient service is offered to all learners and stakeholders 
• Act as the Exams Officer for the programme
• Oversee attendance data and monitor daily attendance for all learners 
• Communicate with central departments such as finance and HR
• Attend and minute a range of senior meetings for the senior leadership team and Headteacher
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote effective safeguarding 
• Collate reports to monitor the overall progress and development of all learners
• Co-ordinate the booking of enrichment activities for all learners 
• Liaise with external stakeholders on attendance and progress
• Develop a range of bespoke documents for the programme such as detailed progress spreadsheets and report templates on Microsoft Word 

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card 
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts  
• Life assurance

New Ways College:

New Ways College is located in North Worcestershire (B60) and serves KS4 and KS5 students aged 14–19 with special educational needs, primarily related to Autism. The college provides a safe, low-sensory environment and offers an ambitious curriculum that includes a suite of GCSEs and enrichment opportunities. Since September 2024, a new vocational curriculum has been introduced at the college site, featuring courses in Child Development, Hair & Beauty, and Hospitality, to support students in transitioning to further education, employment, training, and adulthood.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. 

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

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