Academy Office Administrator

Academy Office Administrator

Location: Attleborough

Salary: SCALE 5-6 £24,790 - £25,183 FTE

Hours: Term time plus two weeks, 32.5 hours per week (monday to friday)

Permanent Contract

The Academy joined the Education Trust in June 2020 which was an exciting and important development for the school. The Trust are committed to bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to develop a world class education. This merger promises to bring multiple benefits in terms of teaching and learning and new opportunities for students and staff. Just before Easter 2023, they were pleased to announce that they have achieved the World Class School Quality Mark which is a tribute to all in their community.

The Role

They are seeking to appoint a flexible, resilient and hardworking Office Administrator to join the Academy’s Support Team. The successful candidate will be an active member of the team in order to maximise the efficiency of all administrative work that supports the academic and personal development of their students.

Based in the Main Office and reporting to the Director of Administration, the Office Administrator will be responsible for providing support to all aspects of the Academy’s administrative function and be the first point of contact for all school visitors. This position will include handling of sensitive and confidential information along with daily liaison with staff, parents, students and other external bodies to ensure the smooth running of the office.

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience of working in a busy and demanding reception/office environment as well as a good knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service, professionalism and a willingness to go above and beyond is at the forefront of this role.
• They ask that applicants be energetic, pro-active and enthusiastic as well as possessing a calm, organised and approachable character which is seen as an essential part of the role.
• You must have a clear commitment to working with young people and be able to set clear guidelines for them.

The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work responsibly with young people in the Academy.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Interviews will take place at a time to be advised and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 6 May 2025 (by 09.00)

They are an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation. Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the ethos of the Academy and are often commented on by those who visit the school. Indeed, in their most recent Ofsted Inspection (2021) they were termed a 'special place to be’. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards and high expectations. Their core values are Commitment, Acknowledgement, Respect and Excellence (CARE). CARE therefore has a genuine meaning within their school as they want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of their work together.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.