Mayfield school is a special school, operational on three sites which are 12 miles apart.
Mayfield School Chestnut Centre educates primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and associated challenging behaviour.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our administration team in September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The successful candidate will have a happy and positive outlook and a genuine empathy for children and families. The successful candidate will have good organisation skills, an ability to form good relationships with staff and families.
Here at Mayfield our core ethos is to support the ongoing development of every pupil's EHCP needs in a safe, nurturing and happy environment where we are all 'Learning Together to be the best that we can be'.
You will have:
- Experience of using IT (School based systems would be an advantage)
- Great Literacy skills
- Great communication skills
- A flexible approach
- An ability to respond to stressful situations with calmness
This post is for 2 days a week. One day will be a Wednesday and the other day we can be flexible. 14.5 hours a week.
Why work at Mayfield?
Working at Mayfield offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.
You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.
Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield: https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4
As well as being part of this rewarding environment, Mayfield offers many personal benefits, including:
- Impressive Government Pension Scheme; 18.4% for Support Staff plus other peace of mind / family protection benefits.
- Access to free Well-being Support & Services.
- Blue Light Discount Card & Employee Discount Scheme; providing up to 20% discounts across many companies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barred list check and other Safeguarding and Medical Checks. The interview will be a panel interview along with a written task and may include other tasks on the day.
All candidates will be required to provide two references which will be taken up if shortlisted but before interview