Academy Administrator

David Ross Education Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJC4

Access to Local Government Pension Sch

CPD including Senior Leader and Knowl.

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Employee Health & Wellbeing programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a Reception/Administrative Assistant to join Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northampton. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff, and provide confidential administrative support in a busy school environment.

You will handle calls, manage sign-in procedures, assist with event coordination (Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Music Concerts) and maintain safeguarding and data integrity across trust systems.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• A skilled user of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Able work under own initiative
• Able to work as part of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Extend a warm welcome to parents, visitors, contractors, and delivery staff.
• Handle telephone calls efficiently, transferring and relaying messages as needed.
• Ensure visitor sign-in procedures align with safeguarding protocols.
• Provide confidential administrative support and manage sensitive issues professionally.
• Coordinate events such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, and Music Concerts.
• Undertake general administrative duties like photocopying, scanning, and filing.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Collaborate with the Administration Team to ensure operational cover.
• Safeguard Trust data integrity through accurate input and audits.

Education

GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the academy's reception and administrative functions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, can manage competing priorities and remains calm, friendly and professional in a busy school environment. You will work closely with colleagues across the academy, helping to create a safe, organised and positive environment in which pupils can thrive and staff can work effectively.,

• Extend a warm welcome to parents, visitors, contractors, and delivery staff
• Handle telephone calls efficiently, transferring and relaying messages as needed
• Ensure visitor sign-in procedures align with safeguarding protocols
• Provide confidential administrative support and manage sensitive issues professionally
• Coordinate events such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, and Music Concerts
• Undertake general administrative duties like photocopying, scanning, and filing
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Collaborate with the Administration Team to ensure operational cover
• Safeguard Trust data integrity through accurate input and audits, 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 based on their merits, abilities, and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants based on any protected characteristics. Risk management is everyone's responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly elevate issues, incidents and concerns to management. 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.

• Educated to GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• A skilled user of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Able work under own initiative
• Able to work as part of a diverse team.
  Malcolm Arnold Academy is a school in the heart of Northampton with simple-to-state approach: insisting on impeccable behaviour, a knowledge-based curriculum, guided instructional teaching and meaningful music and sporting experiences.

Our expectations are high, really high actually; of both our students and ourselves. Combined with a warm and purposeful atmosphere, it is no wonder so many people comment on the 'lovely feel' at MAA. We are really proud of that!

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 are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff. Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character. 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. 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.

• NJC4
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• 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