Sally

What is your job title?

Senior Curriculum Administrator

How long have you been part of the One team?

Since January 2014

Tell us about your employment prior to joining One

Banking and housewifery!

What personal qualities do you need to be successful in your
current role?

Organisational skills, a good memory, friendliness and diplomacy.

What qualifications do you need for your role?

Good all round knowledge of Office. A good standard of English for writing letters.

What elements of your role do you enjoy most?

I enjoy that | have a variety of tasks and every day is different. It’s great seeing the students progress and learn our processes and enjoy our educational visits.

What's the most challenging aspect of your role?

How quickly time goes, the cycle of enrolment, trips and exams seem to go faster every year!

What's a typical day at work for you?

Often I minute a meeting first thing and then help teachers with resources and rooms for the first lesson. Then I can deal with emails and any paperwork for trips as well as issuing laptops and books. Lunchtime is often taken up with checking resources back in and then setting up for the second lesson. I sometimes have meetings to discuss trips or shows.

What spurs you on to work each day?

The knowledge that I play a small part in young people’s learning and development.

Do you have any further comments?

We are well looked after by immediate and senior managers. We are encouraged to switch off during the holidays. Everyone is friendly and supportive.