Academy Administrator

Thomas Middlecott Academy; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programme

Awards & recognition

Job summary

David Ross Education Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a clerical and administrative role within our academy network. The successful candidate will provide general clerical support, handle financial administration, reception duties and maintain records to support senior staff and external agencies.

You will work closely with parents, carers and staff, manage mail and contribute to academy visits and events, while upholding confidentiality and integrity in all duties.

Qualifications

• NOS Level 2 in business and administration or equivalent knowledge.
• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) knowledge and experience.
• Full, clean driving licence (for posts that support other Academies).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support including word processing and IT tasks.
• Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders and petty cash.
• Reception duties and sign in visitors and deal with enquiries.
• Produce lists, information and data for senior staff or external agencies.
• Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems.
• First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents, carers and staff.
• Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and post outgoing mail.
• Assist with arrangements for academy visits and events.
• Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required.
• Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes.
• Assist with the administration of academy lettings and other uses of academy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2 / GCSE Grade A-C

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Role

• Provide general clerical support including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks requiring knowledge of various ICT packages and operation of office equipment

• Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders, collecting monies and undertake basic book keeping, such as for petty cash

• Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to and deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors, deal with lost property etc.

• Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g. standard/statutory returns)

• Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems.

• First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents / carers /staff

• Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and post outgoing mail

• Assist with arrangements for academy visits and events

• Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required

• Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes at meetings

• Assist with the administration of academy lettings and other uses of academy

Who we are looking for

• Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) in business and administration level 2 and knowledge / skills equivalent to current qualifications level 2 is desirable.

• Educated to NVQ level 2 / GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• A full, clean driving licence (for posts that support other Academies).

• To be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Able to always maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity.

• Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.

• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.

About our Academy

We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 11. We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well-rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life

Salary & Benefits

NJC4 FTE £26,016- pro rata £22,851.89 per annum

This is a permanent role working 37 hours a week 39 weeks a year - Term Time Only

. Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm.

. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.