Your opportunity The successful candidate will be responsible for all administration associated with school trips and extracurricular clubs and will also support with general administration needs within the office. We are looking for someone who will is a hard-working and motivated individual, who will support the efficient administrative systems within the office to deliver a high-quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. This is a busy and varied role for someone who is pleasant and welcoming and has the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected. They will be confident with the use of Microsoft, Google and be able to learn new systems. They should be professional when handling confidential material, be an excellent communicator and ideally, have experience of working in a busy office environment within a school setting. What we are looking for The ideal candidate will: Be friendly and approachable in dealing with students and parents Have the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Be proactive Have the ability to respond appropriately to emerging situations Be reliable and punctual Have a calm and positive attitude Have a keen eye for detail Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Be able to multitask in a busy working environment About The Beacon School The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community, our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and well-being. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS) Flexible working options Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model The Details Start Date: ASAP Hours of work: 36 hours a week, 41 weeks a year (term time plus 2 weeks) Salary: GLF Associate 3 £24,272 - £27,586 FTE Pro-rata Salary : £21,951.88 - £24,949.10 Closing date for applications: 17th December 2024 Interviews: 19th December 2024