Administrator

Ref: SCH-E-A-2575
Establishment: Bourne End E-ACT Academy Location: Bourne End E-ACT Academy Salary: 22516.79 - 24022.76 Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 15/01/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 30/01/2024 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: NJC APT&C Staff SCP8 - SCP12 Number of Vacancies: 1

The Role

Bourne End Academy is looking to recruit an Administrator to work as part of the office team, responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks. 


The right candidate will have excellent administrative and IT skills and the ability to work unsupervised with a high degree of accuracy, tact and sensitivity. They will also have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. 

 

Main Areas of Responsibility


Reporting to the Office Manager, this post holder will be accountable for:


In this key role, you will:


  • Dealing with complex reception and visitor queries. When required, answer routine telephone and face to face enquiries, sign in visitors and undertake general reception duties.
  • Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems, procedures, and policies.
  • Undertaking administrative duties related to the post such as production of letters, reports and other documents as requested using relevant ICT packages such as spreadsheets, databases, Word, internet, and SIMS.
  • Maintaining manual and computerised records/returns/management information systems
  • To administer appropriate care as the first point of contact for sick or injured pupil.
  • Maintain first aid supplies for the Welfare Room.
  • To keep first aid logs up to date following the school policies and procedures and to maintain a written record of all pupils attending the welfare Office for assistance – to include details of treatment given in accordance with Academy & LA procedures.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunity form.


Salary: SCP8 - 12: Actual £22,516.79 - £24,022.76: FTE: £24,702 - £26,421 + Fringe - £876.07


Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunity form.


We can offer you:


  • Auto-enrolment into the Local Government Pension scheme (or Teacher pension if applicable)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A supportive work family
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour access


 An inclusive, supportive 11–18 academy in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. With student well-being at the heart of all we do, we are committed to providing a personalized educational experience to our students.


 Come join our team


 Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity, and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

 

 ·        Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

 ·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

 ·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid program, - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

 ·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee benefits, including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.


 A great place to live and work


 Bourne End is a lovely village in the South Bucks District of Buckinghamshire, linked to London by Bourne End railway station on the main line between London Paddington and Reading. There is much to keep residents occupied, including the beautiful Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve, an area of 540 acres of protected ancient woodland.


 Part of the E-ACT family


 We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

 E-ACT Multi-Academy Trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.


Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.


 We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return, we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements.


 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.



E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential

Skills

Relevant Experience
Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level or above
Desirable
Experience of administrative or secretarial work
Desirable
Experience of working front of house/reception
Desirable
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Desirable
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students
Desirable
Relevant Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media
Desirable
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
Ability to use ICT and other specialist equipment and resources
Desirable
Ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Desirable
Ability to hold difficult conversations confidently and effectively
Desirable
Ability to use software, spreadsheets, databases and other packages effectively
Desirable

Related Documents

Safeguarding Information

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


​​​​​​​E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Bourne End E-ACT Academy

New Road
Bourne End
Bucks
SL8 5BW

National Recruitment

https://bourneendacademy.e-act.org.uk/
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