ITE Programme Administrator

National Institute of Teaching; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible start/end times

27 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is seeking an experienced Programme Administrator to support the delivery of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes across the North and West region. You will work closely with the Regional ITE Programme Manager to coordinate planning, delivery and administration, building strong relationships with trainees, mentors, schools and partners.

Based in Blackburn with hybrid working, the role requires on-campus presence a minimum of three days per week

Qualifications

• Commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• Interest in the education sector and belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proactive approach focused on solutions.
• Strong ability to manage and monitor processes for reporting.
• Ability to adapt style to different audiences.
• Track record or potential to coordinate key events or programmes in education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, delivery and administration of ITE programmes across the region.
• Support the Regional ITE Programme Manager in day-to-day delivery.
• Build positive relationships with trainees, mentors, schools and partners.
• Assist with event coordination and programme-related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and DBS requirements as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Event coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we are looking for an experienced Administrator to help bring this belief to life! Are you an exceptional administrator who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and ensuring things run smoothly? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting the development of the next generation of teachers? We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Administrator to join our regional Initial Teacher Education (ITE) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and ambitious organisation whose mission is to improve the quality of education for all children through great teaching. At NIoT, we believe that great work happens when people are curious, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. As a key member of our regional team, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality programme delivery, building positive relationships and helping colleagues do their best work. Working closely with the Regional ITE Programme Manager, you will help coordinate and support the planning, delivery and administration of our ITE programmes across the North and West region. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the National Institute of Teaching, helping to create a seamless experience for trainees, mentors, schools and partners. Candidates must live within commuting distance of our campus in Blackburn. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week on campus, which must include a Thursday. Occasional travel will also be required, as will travel and overnight stays for our annual staff away days. If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive team, values learning and collaboration, and wants to contribute to an organisation making a difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
• A proactive approach that focuses on solutions.
• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.
• A track record of or the potential to coordinate key events or programmes (ideally in the education sector).

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
• Previous experience in the education sector.
• Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams.
• Previous team coordination/PA experience.

Key Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Flexible start and end working times.
• Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working.
• At least 27 days' holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years' service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Children's Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check are required as a condition of employment.

Duplicate Content

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.
• A proactive approach that focuses on solutions.
• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.
• A track record of or the potential to coordinate key events or programmes (ideally in the education sector)., Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
• Previous experience in the education sector.
• Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams.
• Previous team coordination/PA experience.
• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Flexible start and end working times.
• Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working.
• At least 27 days' holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years' service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.