Admin Assistant
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PFThis job expired on 16 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January / February 2025
Closing date
16 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Pay Group 2 pro rata to £13,684 - £15,821 for hours and weeks stated (£23,467 - £27,133 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Admin Assistant to join our office team at The Portsmouth Academy.The purpose of this role is to provide a highly effective and efficient administrative service to the school under the guidance of the PA/Office Manager.
The successful candidate will have the ability to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines whilst working to tight deadlines in a methodical manner. You will consider ways of working and contribute to the planning and development of administrative procedures and systems.
The core hours of this post are between 8am - 4.30pm working Monday to Friday however this role requires flexibility including availability to support progress evenings throughout the academic year.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
- Experience of working in a fast paced administrative role within an office environment
- Hardworking individual, quick to learn and motivated to deliver a high level of support
- Effective communicator both orally and in writing with the ability to build positive relationships with students and their parents/carers
- ICT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience of working within the education sector is desirable but not essential
What the school offers its staff
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
‘Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community’ – Ofsted, 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About The Portsmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Portsmouth Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk
“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -
The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk.
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