Administration Assistant - The de Ferrers Academy Burton upon Trent, England
Job description
Salary:
DFT Grade 2 - £21,189.00
Pro-rata for the hours advertised - £18,400.12
Hours:
37 hours, 39.2 weeks, Term Time only plus INSET
Contract Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
The de Ferrers Academy
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL
The de Ferrers Academy is a part of The de Ferrers Trust. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Following on from 10 years as a specialist Technology College, de Ferrers became an Academy in January 2011. It has grown into a large, split-site, co-educational institution catering for the full range of students from ages 11-18. In 2015 de Ferrers became the first school of The de Ferrers Trust (a Multi Academy Trust).
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
At The de Ferrers Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day.
The Candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member to join our small but busy school office team to provide an effective administrative support service. No two days are the same so the successful candidate will need to have the resilience and enthusiasm to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
To be successful you will have good literacy and numeracy skills and have good familiarity with Microsoft Office packages. Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as previous experience in administration including the capacity for hard work and a desire to support our administrative teams are a key requirement for the role. Experience of working in a school setting is desirable, however more importantly, the drive and passion to support our Trust values is essential.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
The de Ferrers Trust offers an excellent benefit package which includes:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- BHSF Healthcare Scheme
Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on 01283 247700.
How to Apply:
Close date: 26 June 2023
Interview date: 30 June 2023
Start date: ASAP
You can apply directly to the Trust HR Team via the Trust website www.deferrerstrust.com and email your application to [email protected]. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.
Please note: Applications should be received before 9:00am of the closing date. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of applications or we appoint a suitable candidate.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application.
If you do not hear back after 5 working days from submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
