Administrator
John Madejski Academy, Reading, RG2 8AF13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time only + INSET days, 44.967 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC pay scale, Grade C, points 3-5: £24,027-£24,790.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills, including attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise and problem solve to ensure that deadlines are met, whilst working under pressure.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Competence to evaluate practices/processes and adapt to, or develop, new ways of working.
Experience of using, maintaining and developing administrative systems.
Fast and accurate keyboard skills.
Ability to use administrative packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google.
Ability to find solutions to administrative problems.
Ability to maintain accurate records and filing systems.
Excellent communication with children and parents/carers.
Ability to develop good relations with staff, students and the wider school community.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training.
Understanding of Safeguarding within schools.
Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school.
A willingness to develop self and others
At least five GCSEs or equivalent which must include at least a Grade C / Grade 4 in Maths and English
Previous administrative experience demonstrating strong organisational skills.
What the school offers its staff
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
- Operating as an active member of the school administration team to provide general administrative duties in support of an efficient and effective service for the day to day running of the school.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Madejski Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- Up to 950 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- amay@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk
School location
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