About the Role
St Margaret’s Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the school and REAch2 Academy Trust as an Office Administrator. The office administrator support the office coordinator to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office. The office is the hub of the school where a wide range of demands need to be met to a very high professional standard. This role will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, volunteers, contractors and other members of the community, as well as governors, staff, and pupils.
Candidates should have:
- experience working in a general office / administration environment
- experience working with and be proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel
- experience of reception work – being first point of contact with customers and visitors
- good spoken and written communication skills
- good attention to detail
- the ability to compose a clear message via email or letter
- the ability to meet deadlines
- the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
In return we can offer:
- A wide range of professional development opportunities,
- A competitive salary,
- 29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,
As part of REAch2 employee benefits we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of ‘perks at work’ – which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more.
Background Information about the School
We are a lively and ambitious, welcoming school with tenacious staff and an exciting journey ahead of us. We believe that our school is a very special place and that every child and every family who joins our community is a part of our team. We believe that everyone can thrive, every day and are committed to building excellence, memorable learning and an incredible primary school experience that goes beyond the expected.
Our core purpose is encapsulated in our statement of intent; ‘Unlocking Potential; Transforming Lives’. We believe in spotting the talents and skills of every individual and helping them to make the progress in their learning and personal development so that they can go on to achieve their dreams. Our core values of Safety, Ready to Learn, Working Together, High Expectations and Integrity are words we live by. These flow through everything we do and form our ethos and rules within the school.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website St Margaret’s Primary Academy
The Application Form can be downloaded from the Documents section of this advert.
Completed applications forms should be sent to Miss Z Lambert, Headteacher by email [email protected]
REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust’s online Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately.
REAch2 is continuously working towards improving the diversity of the Trust, and the experience for our staff from diverse backgrounds. We are clear that the value of greater diversity to the Trust lies in the way we will value difference when we work together towards richer solutions.
We are keen to hear from all candidates with the appropriate experience who feel they can make a real contribution to the Trust. If you can bring a fresh perspective to the challenges we face whether through your background as someone from an ethnic minority or you live with a disability (visible or not), are open about your faith, religion or belief or about being LGBTQ+, your application will receive a warm welcome. As will applications from all suitable candidates.
REAch2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all adults working in or with our schools to share this commitment.
Enclosed in our application pack is a copy of our safer recruitment policy, which outlines the steps we take to ensure that we attract the most suitable, high calibre candidates, and to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children or are otherwise unsuited to working with them.
We encourage all potential candidates to read this policy carefully in order to fully understand what is expected of you in our recruitment process. All roles will be assessed for the appropriate level of DBS check, which will include a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
• A wide range of professional development opportunities and the opportunity to work with some of the best educational professionals in the country,
• A great ECT experience,
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme TPS,
As part of REAch2 employee benefits we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of ‘perks at work’ – which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more.
