Academy Administrator - St Edmund's Catholic Academy (2024)

Academy Administrator

Required September 2024 - Permanent

MAC Band C £23,500-£24,702 (£20,124-£21,153) pro rata

37 hours per week Term time only

(Part time/job share may be considered)

Vacancy Ref: ES011

We are seeking an Academy Administrator to provide professional and effective administrative services, you will support within student services to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the academy.

Duties include student enquiries and functions such as typing, filing, answering phones, other general clerical duties, accurate electronic record management using the Academy’s systems, website and social media updates and first aid. You should be a good team player with excellent customer care and computer skills.

Our extremely popular school is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities.

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

Our community is wonderfully diverse, engaging and energetic. “A good school with an excellent sixth form” (Ofsted Nov 2019) we are at the forefront of both in-class and remote e-learning with a mission to ensure our students are all productive, active citizens who will go on to do good in the world and make a difference. Our mission of “Love - Service - Forgiveness” underpins both formal teaching and the personal and spiritual development of our students.

Specific details regarding the role and the skills and qualities that the successful applicant will need to demonstrate, are in the job description and person specification. A qualified First Aider whilst not essential, would be an advantage, or a willingness to undertake the relevant training.

A comprehensive programme of induction and departmental support will be provided. The wellbeing and professional development of all staff at St Edmund’s is our priority.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a professional and flexible attitude

• Be energetic, hard working and self-motivated

• Have excellent organisation skills and attention to details.

• Have experience in working with children and young people and/or working with general public/customer service.

• Ensure professional relationships with staff, parents, students and other professionals.

• Contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of our Academies

• We can offer:

• A proactive and innovative school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos

• A warm and welcoming atmosphere

• A comprehensive programme of induction and departmental support will be provided. The wellbeing and professional development of all staff at St Edmund’s is our priority.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 (KCSIE) online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Mrs Debra Curtis Administration Manager. Please contact on 01902 558888 or dcurtis@stedmund.org

For more information, please visit our website www.stedmunds.org or please telephone the St Francis and St Clare Catholic MAC recruitment line 01902 558709).

Closing Date: Noon Friday 28th June 2024 (early applications are encouraged, suitable candidates may be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that the post is filled).

Interview Date: tbc

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.

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