Camphill Wakefield

Education Administrator

We are seeking an Education Administrator to join our team at Camphill Wakefield. The role is a permanent role working on a 52-week contract working 5 days / 37.50 hrs a week.

 Salary: £25,530.00

Hours: 37.50 hrs per week 08:30am – 16:30pm - Monday-Friday, 52 weeks.

 Camphill Wakefield is a specialist further education (F.E) college, based on a 34-acre site providing further education and training via study programmes to young adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. This includes an adult social care day service provision for those with learning difficulties and disabilities. We provide a range of life skills and employability pathways to meet our SEND students’ needs.

You will join our Admin team and will provide the education team with support to deliver a professional service to our clients and students. Making sure that Camphill Wakefield meets the high standards of education, training and care within its own set of ideals and principles as well as meeting the expectations and guidelines of the placing authorities and inspectorates.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other members of the admin team and other departments to ensure that all relevant processes operate consistently and efficiently.  This includes parent / carer communication, procurement, prompt routing of messages to the relevant person and understanding and adhering to internal and external administrative guidance.

• Booking of external visits, liaising with key staff members on this, where appropriate
• Assist in the management of the enquiries and info mailbox, ensuring all queries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Assist in updating the Databridge systems are updated regularly (adding/ amending records).
• Handle administrative tasks with efficiency and accuracy, duties may include assisting
• staff with requests such as laminating, printing, scanning and creating forms.
• Provide administrative support to senior members of staff, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and oversight of email etc.
• Take accurate minutes of meetings where directed.
• Cover reception where necessary, including managing incoming calls with professionalism and courtesy and welcoming all visitors in accordance with Camphill Wakefield policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and organisational abilities as a true people person.
• To attend and abide by all safeguarding training and practices as set out in the Organisation’s policies and procedures and to notify line managers of any suspected safeguard issues.
• Comply with Camphill Wakefield’s policies and procedures at all times.

Employee Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Free on-site Parking.
• Discounted lunch / food onsite.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Simply Health benefit, FREE Online 24/7 GP service for you AND your family + 24/7 Advice and counselling services.
• Simply Rewards – 100+ amazing rewards available to all members making it easier to keep your mind and body healthy.
• Free Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + 5 extra days during the college festive closure period.
• Death in Service benefit – AIG Registered Group Life Insurance.

During the application process you are required to:

• Complete a company application form.
• Attend an interview in person.
• Give details for us to complete Reference and DBS checks.

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do.

Due to our Safer Recruitment policy CVs will not be accepted.

This post is subject to the enhanced level DBS check because of the nature of its work with vulnerable adults.

Please click on the links provided to obtain an application form and job description. Please submit your completed application form on or before the closing date of Wednesday 9^th October 2024

If you require any further information about this role, please contact our careers team via email careers@camphill.ac.uk

Trustee Recruitment

Status: Trustees are appointed for a term of three years with the opportunity for re-election. 

Salary:  Voluntary.  Reasonable expenses will be paid e.g. for travel.

Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.  We are a safe, caring and thriving learning site, with a focus on individual learning and ensuring all our students achieve their aspirations and potential.  Our services include:

• Post-16 and Post-19 Education including enterprise and career opportunities.
• Day Services (social care after leaving education).

We are looking for Trustees to join our existing Board with knowledge, experience and interest in the following areas. 

• Education, ideally with a lived experience of SEND, particularly including being a parent/carer of a young person with SEND.
• Care
• Clinical Therapies sector – SALT/OT/SEMH
• Financial & Risk Management
• Marketing
• HR
• Fundraising
• Digital Technology
• Facilities Management/Health and Safety
• Ecology, biodiversity and sustainability

If you have knowledge, experience and skills in areas not listed but which you believe will benefit our organisation then please apply.

Trustees will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Camphill Wakefield’s purpose and its vision and values, have an active interest in SEND education and a commitment to quality and raising standards. 

Benefits of being a Trustee at Camphill

• Induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to develop new skills
• Input into strategic decision making to shape the future of Camphill and the futures of those who attend Camphill
• Connecting with other trustees and key stakeholders

We are committed to expanding the diversity of our Board and have an inclusive approach to recruitment.  We welcome applications from anyone who is interested in becoming a Trustee and who meets the requirements of the post.

Please read the Trustee Recruitment Pack for further details.

If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions or would like to have a conversation with an existing Trustee please contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Deborah Archer at email deborah.archer@camphill.ac.uk or by phone on 07455 849559.

 To apply please complete the Trustee application form and equality and diversity monitoring form.

Please submit your completed application and equality and diversity monitoring forms.

Camphill Wakefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.