Office Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Voyage Education Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational partnership as an Office Administrator, providing vital support in a dynamic primary school environment. This part-time maternity cover role seeks a well-organized individual with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to enhance administrative processes and support staff and families.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Experience working at a busy reception.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and families within the academy.
• Manage reception and provide excellent customer service.
• Organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service principles

Reception experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Office Administrator (Maternity Cover) (Glenbrook Spencer Academy)

Location: Glenbrook Spencer Academy, Nottingham, NG8 4PB, UK

Education Phase: Primary

Job Role: Learning Support

Working Pattern: Part-Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Interview Date: TBC

About us

Glenbrook Spencer Academy is seeking to appoint an office administrator to join our school. The successful candidate will be a positive team member with excellent communication skills, ready to support our staff and families.

Glenbrook is ambitious, supportive, and committed to excellence. It is a diverse community with learners from various backgrounds. We secured a Good OFSTED judgement in November 2022 and continue to progress. The successful candidate will join a high-performing team and will be supported by colleagues within the academy and the Spencer Academy Trust.

About Spencer Academy Trust

SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust, and sponsor of academies. We serve approximately 18,000 children and young people across the East Midlands, employing over 2,800 professionals. We aim to be a leading regional trust with a national reputation for excellence.

Our family includes 17 primary academies, 8 secondary academies, and 1 primary-aged special school. All benefit from collaboration and share our values. We strive to deliver top results and a broad, high-quality curriculum to develop well-rounded global citizens.

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. Our vision is to provide outstanding education for local children.

Our Beliefs

• All children have a right to quality education and a secure learning progression.
• Schools are stronger when collaborating and operating as a 'family.'
• We develop our staff and share responsibility for quality and outcomes to achieve more.

Applicants should share our high aspirations for pupils and staff.

Application Process

The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications to be submitted via our recruitment portal. CVs are not accepted. References are requested before interviews.

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert early.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through our Every Candidate Portal. New users can register; existing users can sign in. To apply directly, click ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom of the page.

Safeguarding and Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory checks, including a DBS and Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offense to apply if barred from regulated activity involving children.

We promote equality and diversity and are a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other benefits. For details, visit: https://www.satrust.com/employee-benefits

Job Description

Please see the attached job description document: Office Administrator GM Maternity cover.docx

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Experience working at a busy reception
• Excellent customer service skills, discretion, patience, and confidentiality
• Strong computer skills and internet familiarity
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal