About the Role
The REAch2 Academy Trust has exciting opportunities for individuals to join some of our schools as Office Coordinators 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. The key purpose of this role is to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office working alongside the Headteacher and Trust Shared Services Teams.
The Office Coordinator will actively embrace the REAch2 Academy Trust’s Touchstones, and through the delivery of the strategic priorities, strive for equity, equality, and inclusion for all.
There will be a strong focus through the work of the Office Coordinator on the Trust’s commitment to sustainability and the enhanced use of technology, to support both the delivery of education and drive to improve the efficiency of systems and processes.
We are seeking Office Coordinators in the following schools and areas:
• Lowestoft and Beccles
• Wolverhampton
• Chigwell, Essex
• Gravesend, Kent
• Letchworth, Hertfordshire
• Hornchurch, Essex
• Burton upon Trent
• Birmingham
• Harlow, Essex
• Stafford, Staffordshire
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,
– NJC England and Wales £30,151 – £33,820
– NJC Outer London £33,351 – £36,138
– NJC Inner London £35,223 – £37,653
• 29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro rata for part-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.
The REAch2 Academy Trust is the largest primary-only academy trust in the country. It’s a growing charitable organisation currently supporting 60 primary academies across England.
We are not like other trusts and like to support and create individual schools where the senior leaders have a high level of autonomy. Our academies serve individual ¬and so need to be individual themselves. Our schools work within clusters, sharing best prac-tice to foster greater educational aspirations and higher standards.
As REAch2 is a growing organisation, we are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our existing and new schools to make them the best that they can be.
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 REAch2 Academy Trust.
The REAch2 Academy Trust is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. REAch2 Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
Application Form – Office Coordinator
Application Pack – Office Coordinator
Please indicate clearly on the application form the location of the position that you are applying for.
The Application Form can be downloaded from the Documents section of this advert.
Completed applications forms should be sent to [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.
Application Form – Office Coordinator
Application Pack – Office Coordinator
Please indicate clearly on the application form the location of the position that you are applying for.
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,
• 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.
