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•    36 hours per week as full-time hours – however full time and part time applicants will be considered.

•    40 weeks per year (39 term time weeks plus one week to be agreed in advance with line manager)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of the unique, warm and welcoming Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service (WHHTS). WHHTS comprises of St George’s Hospital School and CAMHS Campus School at Springfield University Hospital, Tooting.  The Service also supports children with medical needs and mental health issues in their homes, schools and local community. Ofsted rated the HHTS as Outstanding in 2023 and it is committed to delivering high quality education for children and young people who have medical needs or mental health issues that result in inpatient admissions or recurring absences from school.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic professional to take on this important role within our successful service.

Candidates will need to be positive, highly confidential with all matters, have a professional attitude, be well organised, highly flexible and have excellent inter-personal skills. They should create a professional and welcoming office environment; have a calm and tactful attitude with excellent communication skills; have strong IT skills including MS Office applications; and have excellent and efficient organisational skills.

The successful post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school office. If you are excited by the opportunity to be part of this unique school and have the commitment and initiative to contribute to a successful office environment, then we would love to hear from you.

Experience of a similar role within a school will be a significant advantage and we ask you to address the job description and person specification carefully in your application.

In addition, you will have:

•    Knowledge and experience of human resources management

•    Experience of development, management and the operation of administrative systems.

•    Experience of leading on or assisting with school financial management systems.

•    Experience of ICT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook and knowledge of accounting software such as Integra.

•    Excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

•    Experience of contributing to marketing and publicity would also be an advantage but not essential.

•    Knowledge of health and safety management and processes.

We offer the following:

•    The opportunity to work in a unique, flexible, successful and forward looking service, supported by talented, committed and conscientious colleagues.

•    An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with many supported opportunities for professional development.

•    Sign Language training

•    An outstanding provision with a creative, open and supportive ethos.

•    An option to work from home one day per week, post probationary period.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please telephone 020 3513 6103 or email info@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Completed application forms should be returned to the school either by email - admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk or post.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 9th December 2024
Shortlisting finalised by end of Tuesday 10th December 2024
Interview date: Thursday 12th December 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service
CAMHS Campus School
South West London & St. George’s Mental Health Trust, 
Elizabeth Newton Building No.5 Entrance 8, 
Springfield University Hospital,
London, SW17 0YG
Tel: 020 3513 8331    
Email: admin@hhts.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Tara Bell

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils