Academies Operations Officer
Kingsham Primary School, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8BN22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
16 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only (37 hours per week, 41 weeks per annum)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,115.00 - £36,124.00 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge and Qualifications
Educated to A-level or equivalent with good competence in mathematics
An understanding of the current thinking and best practice in business and administration management, such as HR, finance, procurement, admissions to enable implementation of effective systems.
Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of effective administrative practices and procedures.
AAT Qualified or CIPD Part Qualified, and evidence of appropriate continuous professional development.
Current knowledge of academy/schools funding and understanding of the legal and financial regs and procedures relevant to the academy sector
Awareness of safeguarding practices within a school setting
Skills
Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, including knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and financial systems for business writing purposes including financial reports
Well-developed interpersonal skills and proven successful oral and written communication and presentation skills that enables; effective collaboration; complex financial ideas to be articulated to non-financial persons and with an ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with a wide set of stakeholders
Organisational, planning and time management skills that demonstrate an ability to deliver a professional, efficient and effective service in line with the duties of the post
Experience
Demonstrable relevant and current experience required for the duties of the post, including compiling accurate, timely and concise administrative and financial information whilst managing competing priorities
Experience of administering high volume tasks with accuracy and to tight time frames and competing demands
Experience of undertaking general HR and tasks relevant to the duties of the post
Demonstrable experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating a team of staff.
Working experience of an educational or public sector environment, ideally in a school or MAT.
Experience of effectively working within a business environment relevant to the duties of the post
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer You for Your career
- A strong commitment and support for your journey
- Opportunities for shared learning and collaboration across the Trust and the wider network
- Extensive professional and personal development opportunities
- To help shape the future of successful and innovative schools.
To be part of something bigger
- A system leader on the local and regional stage
- A strong and supportive governing body
- The opportunity to be part of the Academy Leadership Teams, where they are passionate and committed to a shared set of values to make a difference as we drive improvement in a changing world
- A collaborative Trust which inspires innovation and a network of professionals who, through can influence and shape the strategy of the whole organisation.
To make a difference
- To be part of a team that makes a real difference to the life chances of our children and young people
- Contributing to the creation of a culture and environment in which staff feel valued, are inspired and work in buildings which promote and enhance the progress and learning of our young people.
Other staff benefits
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme • The mental health and wellbeing of staff is of key importance and in addition to professional support we provide an extensive employee assistance provision, including 24/7 telephone helpline and counselling
- Lifestyle health and wellbeing programme
- Access to an extensive personal development programme
- Access to the University’s vast Library resources and to the National College resource
- Employee Discounts platform, saving £££’s on a range of goods and services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eyecare Voucher Scheme
- Eligibility to join TOTUM (NUS Extra)
- Security of knowing you are joining an organisation whose sponsor has been promoting education for almost 180 years.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About Kingsham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 299 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Kingsham Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- j.whittle@chi.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 784046
Kingsham Primary School is set in spacious grounds close to the centre of Chichester. The school has a strong sense of community for the 300 pupils with a set of shared values which underpin the life of the school and drive the curriculum. Our vision is to be an aspirational and inclusive community school where children are continually inspired, enjoy learning, thrive and achieve success.
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