Administrator
Atlantic Academy, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DWThis job expired on 20 September 2023 – see similar jobs
Closing date
20 September 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £10.90 Hourly 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
Administrator job summary
Join Athena - Inspiring World-Class Education Together!
At Athena, we are a passionate and forward-looking educational organisation committed to providing world-class education and helping individuals lead great lives. Our core values of "Dream Big, Take Responsibility, and Be Kind" guide our mission to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where everyone can excel and grow.
About Us:
At Athena, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape a brighter future. We are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community, where students, educators, and parents collaborate to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. Our commitment to "Dream Big, Take Responsibility, and Be Kind" underpins everything we do, inspiring our students to aim high, take ownership of their learning, and treat each other with respect and compassion.
We are inspired by wisdom, creativity and learning. Determined to create a world where all children get to go to great schools, our mission is to provide the knowledge and education to bring opportunities, choices and freedom.
If you want to be part of an inspirational team of big thinkers who will support you to develop your full potential and value your knowledge, passion, wellbeing and commitment, it sounds like you could be on your way to joining us and becoming an Athenian.
Our Commitment to You:
We recognise that all of our people have a role to play in ensuring our students have access to world class education and so are our most valuable asset. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. Here are some of the benefits and perks you can enjoy as a member of our team:
People: passionate about making a difference in the lives of each other and our students
Development: we love learning and provide all with professional development opportunities. We invest in our employees' growth and development through continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship.
Flexibility: We believe in achieving work-life balance, and we offer flexible working arrangements to suit your individual needs. Our staff work flexibly within a range of different patterns and positions
Value: our staff have a great pension, lots of holiday entitlement, access to sick pay and nationally negotiated rates of pay
Impact: we work as a team to improve our children’s life chances and opportunities
Leaders: we see everyone as a school leader
Support: valuing our employee time and impact by investing it well and providing wrap around support
Wellbeing: we value the holiday we have to do things that make us happy and healthy
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: your wellbeing is important to us. We offer a range of initiatives and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Car Schemes: we offer car schemes that cater to your commuting needs.
Perkbox: Enjoy access to Perkbox, a platform offering a wide array of discounts, benefits, and rewards to enhance your lifestyle.
Join us on this journey to inspire greatness in ourselves and others. Together, we can create a brighter future and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about our values and dedicated to making a meaningful impact on education, we invite you to apply. Please complete the application form on My New Term and tell us about how you connect with our values of "Dream Big, Take Responsibility, and Be Kind" and what you feel you can contribute to our team and our goal to deliver world class education.
Role Summary
This role will support the teaching and educational operations teams, ensuring the smooth functioning of the school. You will be responsible for handling a diverse range of tasks, supporting, coordinating and recording information and processes. With your strong organisational and communication skills, you will be a crucial link between different departments, facilitating effective collaboration and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the school.
Key areas of responsibility - What will you be doing
Build Knowledge
Stay up to date on various educational practices and operational best practices and regulations in the education sector.
Gather and analyse data to make informed decisions and recommendations for improving processes and efficiency.
Build Trust
Foster strong and positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external partners through effective communication and collaboration.
Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Support Reception where required
Prioritisation
Assess and prioritise tasks and projects based on their importance and urgency to meet deadlines and Athena goals.
Efficiently manage time and resources to ensure the completion of essential tasks while balancing competing demands.
Clarity and Energy
Communicate clearly and concisely to convey information, instructions, and goals effectively to team members and other stakeholders.
Exhibit enthusiasm and motivation in daily activities to inspire and energise the team and create a positive work environment.
Follow Up
Monitor and track progress on various initiatives and tasks to ensure that they are completed as planned.
Proactively follow up with team members and stakeholders to address any potential issues and ensure accountability for assigned responsibilities.
Person Specification - How you will be doing it
Dream Big
Approach responsibilities with ambition and creativity, envisioning innovative solutions to challenges.
Think beyond the status quo and strive to bring positive change and growth to Athena.
Actively seek opportunities for improvement in processes, aiming to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
Deliver value opportunities for world class education for all students
Take Responsibility
Take ownership of their tasks and commitments, ensuring that they are completed with dedication and accuracy.
Be accountable for their actions, decisions, and outcomes, readily admitting mistakes and learning from them.
Actively collaborate with colleagues, demonstrating a willingness to assist and support others to achieve shared goals.
To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the department.
Ensure Health and Safety and Safeguarding are at the centre of your approach.
Take accountability for your own development and aspire to deliver the very best practice across all areas of your role.
Be Kind
Foster a culture of empathy, respect, and compassion within Athena.
Treat colleagues, team members, and stakeholders with kindness and understanding, valuing diversity and inclusivity.
Actively listen to others' perspectives and concerns and respond with empathy and support, creating a positive and supportive work environment.
To encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students.
Support positive strategies for promoting equality and for challenging racial and other prejudice.
Qualifications
GCSE C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Experience
Previous administration experience
Competent IT skills
Organised and great attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to problem solve and adapt to evolving priorities
Desirable
Previous experience in an educational setting
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
You could reasonably be asked to work out of our partner sites to support where required
Commitment to safeguarding
Please refer to our safeguarding policy on the Athena Learning Trust website at:
https://www.athenalearningtrust.uk/policies
About Atlantic Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 246 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Atlantic Academy website (opens in new tab)
Atlantic Academy is part of the Athena Learning Trust alongside Altarnun Primary, Bideford College, Egloskerry Primary, Launceston College and Launceston Primary School.
Atlantic Academy opened in 2018 and is a growing 11 – 18 secondary school in the beautiful setting of the North Devon coast.
Atlantic Academy seeks to create a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment that allows for individual differences and learning styles to be celebrated. Each student’s confidence, resilience and enthusiasm for learning is fostered by positive relationships with fellow students, staff and our broader community.
The Atlantic Academy values are centred around wellbeing, respect, curiosity and adventure, and appreciating education and lifelong learning. We are proud of our school community, which we are looking to grow over the following years.
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