Cover Administrator
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 7am until 3pm (this aspect is non negotiable as Cover needs to be planned for lessons starting at 8.40am). The role is to work during normal term times plus Professional Development days in addition to the pre-results days, and results days in August of each year (normally working the last 2 weeks).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LT2.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
“I chose to work at ARA since I felt it was the kind of facility that was at the heart the local community. I’m from the local area and it is important that we have facilities like this school”. Librarian
We have the exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced staff in a high quality and well-resourced environment in the role of Cover Administrator with us based in West London/Ealing. This position has arisen due to the internal promotion of the current postholder and is therefore to commence as soon as possible.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 7am until 3pm (this aspect is non negotiable as Cover needs to be planned for lessons starting at 8.40am). The role is to work during normal term times plus Professional Development days in addition to the pre-results days, and results days in August of each year (normally working the last 2 weeks). The salary scale is from LT2.1 which is £28,553 per annum and has already been pro-rata’d and therefore this is the actual salary you will receive (before tax). The salary scale is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
Skills & Experience needed:
- The role of Cover Administrator is to manage the administration, organisation and smooth running of daily cover for staff absence including proactively taking lessons in the Secondary Phase
- Applicants must be educated to Level 3 standard (A-level/NVQ) with GCSE’s in English and Mathematics at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
- You will be a morning person (7am starts!), pro-active self-starter, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to prioritise under pressure
- Previous experience in a school environment or similar role is not essential as full training will be provided, however this would be of benefit.
What the school offers its staff
What we have to offer you:
- An Ofsted ‘Good’ school (June 2023) and an exciting place to work
- A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued
- Opportunity to teach curriculum wide to support in your further development which can in turn support entry to teaching if desired
- Employer’s pension contribution of over 19%, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including dependents entitlement as well as regular nominated staff rewards and free breakfasts are also welcomed by staff
- New free on-site state of the art fitness suite, access to Blue Light Card and Costco membership for all staff, cycle to work scheme.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1674 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- driscollchris@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02088427806
We are proud to be an all-through Academy for students aged 3-19 and an Adult Learning Centre. We are able to create a learning environment for our students that can support them throughout their learning journey. The combination of passionate and talented teaching and associate staff alongside excellent facilities creates an enviable learning environment.
Our ‘state of the art’ facilities have benefited from extensive capital funding. The most recent developments include the Arc in the primary phase and the Quad in the secondary phase. Extensive sports facilities including a Community Sports Centre are enjoyed by students and staff at the Academy and members of our wider communities alike. The Academy is fortunate in that it owns its own ‘Academy Fields’; a large section of fertile land and the perfect environment for outdoor learning.
Our aim: to be an outstanding learning community where individuals thrive. We value our partnerships with parents/carers and know that together, supported by all within our academy community, we can achieve success.
Arranging a visit to Alec Reed Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email driscollchris@alecreedacademy.co.uk.
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