[250108] Administrator/Receptionist
Millbay Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 January 2025
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
- £24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade C Point 5-7
[250108] Administrator/Receptionist job summary
Millbay Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Administrator/Receptionist to join the School as soon as possible
Post: [250108] Administrator/ Receptionist
Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade C Point 5 -7, £24,790 rising to a maximum of £25,584 per annum
Actual Salary Range: £22,060 rising to a maximum of £22,767 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 37 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
Millbay Academy is an all-through school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter. This is a place where everyone is important and where every moment counts. Our values will underpin all that we do: we will provide a stimulating learning environment where children will feel safe, happy and consequently thrive.
Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the Millbay Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.
At Millbay Academy we are passionate advocates of all-through education. Through this, we will be able to serve our community and families, ensuring an excellent educational experience with continuity and progression. All-through education offers many unique opportunities, including shared experiences, powerful role models and the in-depth knowledge of subject specialists. The Academy has a PAN of 1020.
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, 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, 26th January 2025
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 6th or 7th February 2025
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Millbay Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 545 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Millbay Academy website (opens in new tab)
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