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Full-time (term-time), permanent
NJC JE Grade 3, £14.02 - £14.93 per hour, depending on experience and length of service. Actual annual salary £22,569 - £ 24,043
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus 35 hours of non-term-time working to be agreed through the year
In 2023, Ofsted rated Calderstones School ‘Good’ in all areas. Our large, successful, richly diverse comprehensive school is adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool. The school’s comprehensive nature and community spirit is something that we value immensely. In every aspect of school life, we aim to offer a first-class education to local children, whatever their background, gender, prior attainment, or faith. We will raise the bar for our students and our staff with the view that 'nobody rises to low expectations'.
The school has impressive facilities across the campus including a swimming pool, ample secure staff parking and fully equipped gym. We have an impressive benefits package, including bespoke learning and development programmes, professional qualifications and the Calderstones Ways to Wellbeing programme to support our colleagues and students with all areas of their wellbeing.
The Role
The role of Administration Officer (Sixth Form) is based in our Sixth Form Resource Centre and is part of our Student Services Team. The Resource Centre houses the Sixth Form Library and study space, and a large communal area for students. The Administration Officer (Sixth Form) is based in the library and study space, supporting the Sixth Form leadership team with administration duties, and supporting the students with day-to-day queries.
An important part of this role is to maintain study conditions in the library during study periods, enforcing local policies as appropriate, i.e. no talking policy. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people, establishing trust, respect and rapport quickly.
Duties include the administration of sixth form student attendance and student records using Bromcom, and managing communications with parents via letter, phone, e-mail or other mediums such as specific apps. Working with staff and students to support the administration of UCAS applications and supporting with the facilitation of mock examinations when required. See job description for full details.
Personal Qualities
· Is a confident administrator with proven knowledge or qualifications in Business Administration (minimum level 3 NVQ)
· Is a fully competent user of Microsoft Office packages
· Is an excellent communicator, personable, empathetic and is committed to supporting and safeguarding children
· Is self-motivated and works on their own initiative
· Has a good sense of humour
· Has a working knowledge of GDPR and managing sensitive information
· Experience of Bromcom (or similar school based system)
· Experience working in a secondary school or educational environment
· Experience of UCAS administration
· Experience of school attendance procedures
· First Aid Certification
To Apply
Calderstones School is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We positively welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to invite to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for this post. If you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on your Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments to enable you to apply or attend interview, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post. Calderstones School is committed to promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being to our student body and to every member of our school staff.
To apply, please complete a school application form, available from our website at www.calderstones.co.uk. Applications should be returned to [email protected]. CV’s cannot be accepted.
Please return the application form with covering letter and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026, 5.00 pm
Pay: £22,569.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
