Administrator Spilsby, England
Job description
King Edward VI Academy in Spilsby is now recruiting for a full time administrator 39 weeks per year. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
You will be joining a part time Administrator and a full time Senior Administrator, to be the main point of contact for all our visitors and parents.
Tasks will include clerical and administrative activities within the academy including admissions and:
- Provide general clerical support including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks including data input, requiring knowledge of various ICT packages and operation of office equipment
- Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders, collecting monies and undertake basic book keeping, such as for petty cash
- Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to and deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors, deal with lost property etc.
- Respond to First Aid issues and undertake first aid duties and training. First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents / carers /staff
- Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g. standard/statutory returns)
- Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems.
- Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and post outgoing mail
- Assist with arrangements for academy visits and events including parents evenings
- Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required
- Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes at meetings
- Assist with the administration of academy lettings and other uses of academy.
Permanent role 37hrs per week over 39 weeks 08:00 to 16:00 with a 30 min unpaid lunch and 1 early finish per week
About our Academy
We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience and honesty and respect. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.
We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something exciting for those who join us. We have the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values, we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all.
The academy opened in September 2012 and is sponsored by the David Ross Education Trust. It is a smaller than average secondary school with 470 students currently on roll in key stages 3 and 4 and 40 students in our satellite sixth form. We have a PAN of 90.
The academy is currently attracting students from a wide catchment area from Skegness, the surrounding area and as far as Boston, Alford and Louth.
The proportion of students who are disadvantaged (37%) and the proportion of students with SEND (28%) is above the national average. The proportion of students with an education, health and care plan is below average (3%).
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the academy offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and residential enrichment opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC02 FTE £20441 per annum, Actual salary £17874.42 per annum
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Rewards and Recognition Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Education & Qualifications
Proven experience as an office assistant or in another relevant administrative role.
Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) in business and administration level 2 and knowledge / skills equivalent to current qualifications level 2
Educated to NVQ level 2 / GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent knowledge and experience
Knowledge of procedures for a range of administrative activities including knowledge of various IT packages equivalent to national qualifications level 2 plus operational experience of administrative systems
Knowledge of Data Protection, Safeguarding and confidentiality issues
Knowledge and understanding of the academy, academy policies and procedures, and services to resolve queries and problems
Creative skills for developing administrative procedures and contributing to the planning of systems and processes
Good written and verbal communication skills. Provide information and guidance to colleagues and service users within defined guidelines
Establish and maintain effective and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers, communicating with them as appropriate to share information, and inform them of academy business through daily contacts and written communications
Perform reception duties including dealing with visitors as required using courtesy and tact
Proven experience as an office assistant or in another relevant administrative role with a good understanding of office procedures.
Proven organisational and time management skills
Proficient user of MS Office software and / or in-house software
Standard keyboard skills
Working knowledge of office equipment
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’
For more information please visit our website: King Edward VI Academy - Work with Us (kingedwardacademy.co.uk)
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
