Spencer Academies Trust Administration and Projects Assistant Part time, 30 hours per week Term time only plus 2 weeks NJC06 – NJC10 (actual salary £18,431- £19,640) We are seeking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Administration and Projects Assistant with a “can do” attitude to join our Central Team. This is an exciting and varied role in which no two days are the same. The successful candidate will: Have exceptional organisational, administrative and IT skills Have high expectations of themselves and others Be committed to achieving the best for the Trust Be reliable, diligent and maintain confidentiality Be flexible and adaptable to work with the changing needs of the Trust This role will be based within the Trust Central offices based at Portland Spencer Academy (Chilwell from 2025) with the successful candidate being required to travel between Trust sites, therefore the ability to drive and have the use of own transport is desirable. Spencer Academies Trust SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2200 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence. We currently have 17 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and one primary aged special school in our family of schools. All of our schools benefit from the collaboration and added value that being a member of our Trust offers, and share our values and beliefs. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools in the country, and deliver a curriculum for students that is underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality: one that seeks to give young people the opportunity to develop into well rounded global citizens that believe they can influence positive change in the world. Mission Our Mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Vision Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children. We Believe: All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development. Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership. We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more. Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff. If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Kerrie Broderick, at infospencertrust.org.uk How to Apply: Please email your CV and covering letter directly to Kerrie Broderick, kbroderickspencertrust.org.uk. Your submission should set out, in brief, the skills and relevant experience you have to meet the demands of the position of Administration & Projects Assistant. Please also include the names, addresses, phone numbers and email contact details of two professional referees who must be your current and previous employers. Upon shortlisting for interviews, you will be asked to complete an application form for this position. In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview, unless specifically requested not to at this stage. Closing date for applications 19th December 2024 Interviews are likely to take place after the 19th December, and will be confirmed upon shortlisting. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics. Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £18,431.00-£19,640.00 per year Expected hours: 30 per week Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person