Business Services Assistant
The Blyth Academy, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4JP18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week. Full time, whole time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4, SCP 10-12, FTE salary £26,835.00 - £27,711.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Business Service Assistant.
The successful candidate will provide operational support to the Business Manager, in day to day academy business and also KPI reporting.
You will support with finance to co-ordinate the procurement of goods and supplies, ensuringthat the Academy obtains best value for money and compliance with Financial Regulations.
Support the internal and external audit process.Support day to day enquiries on HR/payroll and expenses issues and inputting correctly data on all employees is effectively maintained by the use of approved systems and processes.
Support Single Central Record maintenance and Disclosure and Barring Service,including processing staff / volunteer checks and visitors to the School.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Flexible working opportunities
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
Further details about the role
Post:Business Service Assistant
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12, FTE salary £26,835.00 - £27,711.00
Working Type:Full Time, whole time
Base:The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Business Service Assistant. The successful candidate will provide operational support to the Business Manager, in day to day academy business and also KPI reporting. You will support with finance to co-ordinate the procurement of goods and supplies, ensuringthat the Academy obtains best value for money and compliance with Financial Regulations. Support the internal and external audit process.Support day to day enquiries on HR/payroll and expenses issues and inputting correctly data on all employees is effectively maintained by the use of approved systems and processes.Support Single Central Record maintenance and Disclosure and Barring Service,including processing staff / volunteer checks and visitors to the School.
Further information about the role can be found on the attached Job Description.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st June 2025
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 The Blyth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 830 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Blyth Academy website
- Email address
- r.mcmahon1@northerneducationtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01670 798100
Arranging a visit to The Blyth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.mcmahon1@northerneducationtrust.org.
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