Pay Rate: £14.82 per hour PAYE
Location: Hybrid basis - you will be expected to complete onsite School Visits, working schedule dependant on onsite visit meetings arranged.
Office based in Civic Centre, Walsall Town Centre.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm, Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm
You will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough. You must hold a valid UK Full Driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
Duration: Temporary basis, 6 months initially with potential to extend.
All applicants must hold Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle.
Opus People Solutions is pleased to announce a temporary position for a School Organisation Officer on behalf of Walsall Council. We are seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team and contribute to the efficient management of school places within Walsall.
Key Responsibilities:
As a School Organisation Officer, you will be responsible for a range of tasks to support the effective organisation and planning of Early Years (EY), School Aged Childcare (SAC) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) capacity across Walsall.
Development: To develop an understanding of Early Years, School Aged Childcare and Specialist Educational Needs and Disability legislation and procedures including frequently reviewing documents, identifying key points and strategically plan next steps to move forward
Maintain and Update Databases: Ensure accurate and up-to-date pupil projection databases.
Prepare Forecasts: Utilise various data sources to prepare forecasts of Early Years and special school pupil numbers. Training and support will be given using published guidance.
Collaborate with SEN Team: Liaise with the SEN Team to prepare forecasts for special school pupil numbers.
Support Area Reviews: Provide information to the School Organisation Manager and Service Manager for area reviews of Early Years and SEND school place provision.
Prepare Documentation: Assist in the preparation of documents, letters, reports, and statutory notices for Early Years and SEND proposals.
Administrative Support: Attend and take minutes at meetings, provide administrative support for Pupil Place Planning manager
Report Preparation: Prepare reports for stakeholders and decision-makers.
Capacity Assessments: To support EY and SAC providers with capacity queries. Training and support will be given.
Data: Assist with the review and updating of Early Year, SAC and SEND data
Collaborate with IFM Team: Liaise with the IFM team to support expansion projects.
Team Collaboration: Work closely and flexibly with all members of the Admissions and Education Sufficiency
Requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle is essential. You will be required to commute during working hours to complete School Visits located around the Walsall Borough.
Previous experience within administrative roles, beneficial experience includes experience of working within a school.
This role would be ideal for individuals who have previously worked within a School/Educational Setting, as a Child Minder, worked within the Wrap-Around Provision and within Early Years.
Previous Data Entry experience is beneficial.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Google Surveys, including Excel, Teams, Outlook and Sharepoint.
Willingness to learn and positive can-do attitude.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for contributing to the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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