administrative assistant Salisbury, England
Job description
The Springfields Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Administrator to join the School in September 2023
Post: Administrator
Location: The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade D, Point 4 - 6, £21,189 rising to a maximum of £21,968 per annum, pro-rata
Actual Annual Salary: £18,856.34 rising to a maximum of £19,549.58 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, full time, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an excellent Administrator. The job involves working within recognised procedures and will include reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries from a range of stakeholders including parents, staff and students.
General administrative duties including maintenance of manual and computerised records/management systems, financial administration e.g. collects and records dinner money and undertaking specific duties that support the day to day administrative operations of the school.
About the successful candidate
This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and self-sufficient person who is very well organised and with a can-do attitude. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:
· NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent qualification or experience
· Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office, photocopier, telephones etc.
· GCSE Mathematics and English – Grade C and above or equivalent
· Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasional typing
· Experience of manual and computerised record/information systems
· Have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, students, parents and others)
· Previous experience of working in a school, whilst is not essential would be desirable.
About the School
The Springfields Academy is an academy over two sites in Calne and Salisbury. This includes a residential provision at our Calne academy. We aspire to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Additionally, we are a ‘National Autistic Society Accredited Provision’ with over 90% of the current cohort having a diagnosis of Autism. All students have the potential to access a primary/secondary curriculum.
We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices, and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables leaners with a diagnosis of autism to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning. The drive to build ‘safe Independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do. The Academy has a PAN of 190.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 15 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by calling Rachel Barnes, Operations Manager on 01249 814125 or email at [email protected]
Closing date: for applications is 21st June 2023.
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the week Commencing 26th June 2023.
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking the following link: https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/145198/EDV-2023-SA-06158
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,189.00-£21,968.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/06/2023
Reference ID: [230609]
About Reach South Academy Trust
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: School / School District
Website: www.reachsouth.org
