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  • Start date details

    October 2024

  • Closing date

    29 September 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,500.00 - £24,294.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade C Point 5-7

[240906A] Administrator/Receptionist job summary

Millbay Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Administrator to join the School as soon as possible.

Post: Administrator/Receptionist

Location: Millbay Academy, Plymouth, PL1 3EG

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade C Point 5-7, £23,500 rising to a maximum of £24,294 per annum

Actual Salary Range: £20,912 to a maximum of £21,619 per annum

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

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Administrator/Receptionist as part of a wider admin team that supports Millbay Academy on a range of administrative duties.

The job involves working within recognised procedures and will include busy reception cover, answering telephone and face to face enquiries from a range of stakeholders including parents, staff and students. General administrative duties including maintenance of manual and computerised records/management systems, financial administration e.g. ParentPay administration and purchase orders, HR Admin etc.

About the successful candidate

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, confident and dedicated person who is very well organised and with a can-do attitude. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office, photocopier, telephones etc.
  • GCSE Mathematics and English – Grade C and above or equivalent
  • Confidence in reception cover and have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, students, parents and others)
  • Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasional typing
  • Experience of manual and computerised record/information systems
  • Previous experience of working in a school, whilst is not essential would be desirable.

About the School

Located in Plymouth’s historic Coastal Quarter, we are a centre of excellence for Plymouth with our specialism for creative thinking, underpinned by our broad and balanced curriculum. We are a diverse family and responsible to all corners of our community.

Our young people are offered outstanding learning opportunities in a broad range of subjects focusing on industry, innovation and technological competence. Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED inspectors in February 2024, we have a relentless drive for improvement, equity, and social justice. All barriers to success will be removed with no young person being held back in their quest to become the next generation of innovators, creators, scientists and environmentalists. Employability is our end goal.

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 Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset 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

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

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 29th September 2024

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 7th October 2024

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Millbay Academy

School type
Free School, ages 3 to 16
School size
545 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16

School location

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