Senior Administrative Officer

Mossbourne Community Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Early finish Fridays

Hybrid working for planning and prep

Mossbourne Allowance

Free lunches

Staff fitness classes

Job summary

Mossbourne Community Academy seeks a Senior Administrative Officer to lead the administrative team and deliver a highly professional and efficient service to the Academy and its community.

The role involves central coordination of administrative matters, advising on best practices, and acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will support continuous improvement and work closely with the Principal’s Office.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of administrative staff.
• Ability to provide a professional, efficient administrative service.
• Strong communication with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of administrators and provide a professional, efficient organisational service to the Academy.
• Act as central coordinator for administrative matters and advise the Principal’s Office as needed.
• Provide a courteous, first-point-of-contact service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with the PA to the Principal to implement new ways of working when applicable.

Skills

Team leadership

Administrative coordination

Communications

Job description

Mossbourne Community Academy seeks to appoint a Senior Administrative Officer

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

Since the federation was formed in 2004, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools. We now consist of seven academies:

• Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
• Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock
• Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock
• Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney
• Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock
• Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney
• Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

Leading a team of administrators and providing a highly professional, efficient and effective organisational service to the Academy in liaison with, when necessary, to the PA to the Principal. Providing a central co-ordinating role, advice and guidance on administrative matters and implementing new ways of working, when applicable. Providing a professional and courteous first point of contact service to academy pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

• Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
• Early finish on Friday - secondary academies
• Hybrid working for planning and preparation time - primary academies
• The Mossbourne Allowance*
• Free lunches*
• Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym - secondary academies
• Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
• Discounts at local restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
• Saturday and holiday paid programme
• Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
• Staff appreciation awards and events
• First rate professional development and career opportunities
• Financial support for career development*
• ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*
• Remuneration for exam board marking*
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
• *Terms and conditions apply for some benefits

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We are committed to anti-racist principles and practices, and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You can follow us on LinkedIn at -https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/

Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.