Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 December 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 November 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£21,968.00 - £23,194.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade 4, Point 6-9

[231106] Administrator (Finance) job summary

Parkfield School, Reach South Academy Trust is seekingto appoint an Administrator to join the School as soon as possible.

Post: Administrator (including Finance)

Location: Parkfield School, Hurn, Christchurch ,BH23 6DF              

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade 4, Point 6-9, £21,968 rising to a maximum of £23,194, pro-rata per annum

Actual Annual Salary Range: £13,152.24 - £13,886.24

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 25 hours per week; Monday to Friday         

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional administrator to support the Operations Manager in the management and delivery of all office and administrative services for Parkfield Academy.

About the successful candidate

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, self-sufficient, dynamic and very well organised individual with a can-do attitude to be part of a fast-growing team. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

  • NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent qualification orexperience
  • Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, photocopier, telephonesetc.
  • GCSE Mathematics and English – Grade C and above
  • Experience of working in a schoolenvironment
  • Using judgement when interpreting and resolvingproblems.
  • Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasionaltyping
  • Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience of using Arbor and WisePay would be advantageous, although training will be provided
  • Use manual and computerised record/information systems such as HRsystems
  • Have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, pupils andothers).

About the School

Parkfield School is an all-through (age 4 to 16) co-educational school offering a fresh approach and choice that allows pupils to discover learning, unlock their potential, find their place in their community and play their part in society.

Parkfield School offers a positive, safe learning environment for its community, in which everyone has equal and individual recognition and respect. We celebrate success and are committed to the continuous improvement and fulfilment of potential in every student regardless of their ability.  

We encourage increasing independence and self-discipline amongst the students helping them to develop the skills that they need to become lifelong learners. Everyone within the school has an important role to play in sharing responsibility for the development of positive behaviour and attitudes.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. 

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 3rd December 2023

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 11th December 2023.

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting. 

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.

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About Parkfield School

School type
Free School, ages 4 to 19
School size
492 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19

A 4-16 Through School

School location

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