Academy Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD

Regional networks

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards & Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Malcolm Arnold Academy is recruiting a permanent administrator to run its reception and general office work. The role involves greeting visitors, handling calls and post, supporting confidential admin, and helping to organise school events. It is a term-time post of 36 hours a week over 39 weeks, with safeguarding procedures built into visitor sign-in.

The successful candidate must pass Enhanced DBS and social media checks and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, relating well to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised and efficient, working to tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors, contractors and delivery staff.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls and pass on messages.
• Run visitor sign-in in line with safeguarding protocols.
• Provide confidential admin support and handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Coordinate events including Open Evenings, Parents' Evenings and Music Concerts.
• Carry out general admin such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post.
• Work with the Administration Team to maintain operational cover.
• Protect Trust data through accurate input and audits.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Malcolm Arnold Academy, a school within the David Ross Education Trust, is recruiting a permanent administrator to run its reception and general office work. The role centres on greeting visitors, parents and pupils, handling calls and post, supporting confidential admin and helping to organise school events. It is a term-time post of 36 hours a week over 39 weeks, with safeguarding procedures built into visitor sign-in. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the successful candidate must pass an Enhanced DBS and social media check.

What the job involves

• Greet parents, visitors, contractors and delivery staff
• Answer and transfer telephone calls and pass on messages
• Run visitor sign-in in line with safeguarding protocols
• Provide confidential admin support and handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Coordinate events including Open Evenings, Parents' Evenings and Music Concerts
• Carry out general admin such as photocopying, scanning and filing
• Handle incoming and outgoing post
• Work with the Administration Team to maintain operational cover
• Protect Trust data through accurate input and audits

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics

Skills & knowledge

• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication, relating well to a wide range of stakeholders
• Highly organised and efficient, working to tight deadlines under pressure

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media presence check
• Vetting appropriate to the post and pre-employment checks under Keeping Children Safe in Education

Other

• Maintains strict confidentiality and integrity at all times
• Works on own initiative
• Works as part of a diverse team

What’s offered

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD, including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key education leaders
• Health and wellbeing commitment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits platform with health and wellbeing programme and Cycle to Work Scheme