Office Administrator - Term Time only (plus 5 days)

Coombe House School; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member

Co-op colleague discount card

Flexible benefits

Discounted gym membership

Co-op Credit Union

Co-op Funeralcare benefit

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Co-op Academy Failsworth is seeking a highly organised Academy Administrator to join our vibrant high school team and provide exceptional administrative support during term time (plus 5 days). You will be the welcoming face for parents, visitors and students, managing day-to-day operations and maintaining accurate student records.

The post holder will undertake clerical, financial and whole-school administrative tasks and help coordinate communications and pastoral or curriculum support as

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential
• Level 2/3 Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent) for admin, receptionists, and office staff desirable
• Current first aid certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the academy and serve as the welcoming face for parents, visitors and students
• Maintain accurate student records and coordinate school communications
• Support the wider team with operational responsibilities and general clerical tasks

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Customer service

Administrative support

Education

GCSEs

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Co-op Academy Failsworth, we are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Academy Administrator to join our vibrant high school team and provide exceptional administrative support across the academy. - Term Time Only (plus 5 days)

In this fast-paced and central role, you will be the welcoming face and voice of the school for parents, visitors, and students, while managing critical day-to-day operations such as maintaining accurate student records, coordinating school communications, and supporting the wider team with operational responsibilities.

The postholder will typically have specific responsibilities relating to administrative support of areas such as the whole school curriculum or pastoral services and dedicated outcomes, and undertake general clerical, administrative, financial and whole school organisational support responsibilities as required and commensurate with the post.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being':

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

Level 2/3 Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent) for admin, receptionists, and office staff desirable

Experience

Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

A friendly, patient, and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students essential

Positive attitude and a willingness to be part of the school community

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.