[240919] Administrator

Malmesbury Park Primary School, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8LU

11 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,893.00 - £25,119.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 Pt 6-9, £23,893 - £25,119 per annum pro rata

[240919] Administrator job summary

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an Administrator to join the School as soon as possible

Post: Administrator

Location: Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU

Salary Range: Grade 4, Point 6-9, £23,893 - £25,119 per annum pro rata

Hours/Contract: Fixed-term Maternity Cover until 31/07/2024, 25 hours per week, term-time only, 39 weeks a year

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional administrator to support the Office Manager in the management and delivery of all office and administrative services for Malmesbury Park Primary Academy.

The Person

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 3 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
Experience of working in a school environment, and Admissions an advantage
Using judgement when interpreting and resolving problems.
Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasional typing
Use manual and computerised record/information systems such as HR systems
Have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, pupils and others)

School Background

At Malmesbury Park Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best education, opportunities to shine and the chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. We place learning at the heart of all we do, driving this through the development of our six learning values (Thinking, Independence, Collaboration, Creativity, Spirituality and Emotional Intelligence) within the school curriculum. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our learners, providing them with rich, memorable and meaningful experiences.

We are a very diverse community, with over thirty-eight languages being spoken within the school. This is something we celebrate and welcome as it brings with it a rich and varied culture. The children at Malmesbury Park Primary School enjoy learning about different countries and cultures, and are supportive and respectful of one another. The team at Malmesbury Park Primary School is large but like-minded. We are a team of confident, outgoing and skilled teachers, NQTs, teaching assistants, support staff and SLT who work closely together with one common ambition – providing an excellent education to the bright young minds of tomorrow.

Trust Background

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 vision is to enable individual academies to flourish with curriculum autonomy, within a consistent framework of a metacognition focused pedagogy. We are committed to collaboration with other schools, MATs, colleges, Local Authorities, employers and Government to bring the widest benefit to young people and our staff.

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 work force. 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, and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching for all children. If that is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Next Steps

So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by emailing Tess Lipscombe, Office Manager at office@malmesburypark.bournemouth.sch.uk

We warmly welcome visits to the school from potential applicants for this position.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 8th October 2024

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Friday, 18th October 2024

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.

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.