The de Ferrers Academy - Academy Support Officer
Role: Pro-rata for the hours advertised (£20,406.96-£21,095.58)
Hours:
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
The de Ferrers Academy
The de Ferrers Academy is a part of The de Ferrers Trust, a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Following on from 10 years as a specialist Technology College, de Ferrers became an Academy in January 2011. It has grown into a large, split-site, co-educational institution catering for the full range of students from ages 11-18. In 2015 de Ferrers became the first school of The de Ferrers Trust.
Our vision is to ensure that all children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
At The de Ferrers Academy, we believe in working hard, being kind, and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and futures every day.
The Candidate
We are looking to appoint a highly organised, efficient, and effective administrator to join our Business Team at The de Ferrers Academy and support the Academy Business Office by maintaining and organising effective financial systems and people functions within the school. This role will play a key part in supporting the business office, assisting with HR and Finance responsibilities, while providing additional administrative support in areas of the academy as required.
You will possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to a high level of accuracy. You will have strong interpersonal skills allowing you to work well with all stakeholders. Experience of handling data systems and competence in computerised records/management information systems will be highly beneficial for this role.
Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS would be advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support, and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
The de Ferrers Trust strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leaders listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We ensure a work-life balance is maintained, offering an excellent benefits package which includes:
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on 01283 247700.
How to Apply:
Interview date: 6 November 2024
Start date: As soon as possible
You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website www.deferrerstrust.com and email your application to careers@deferrerstrust.com. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept CVs.
Please note: Completed applications are to be received by 9:00 am on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence regarding the progress of your application.
If you do not hear back after 5 working days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please contact 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in The de Ferrers Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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