One Degree Academy are seeking to appoint an outstanding Communications Officer & Administrator to help develop our new school. Weare looking for someone with a positive and professional attitude, who will thrive serving the needs of our school community. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to help grow One Degree Academy and to be part of something profound and special. Working week Monday to Friday - term time only 08:00 - 16:30 40 hours per week total Wage £10.50 per hour Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months Positions available 1 Qualification Business Administration level 3 Duration: 18 months Training Provider: LMP Education Duties and responsibilities Successful candidates will: • Have an unfaltering commitment to serving the Academy, it’s students and staff • Welcome feedback and be committed to the idea of continuous improvement and self-development • Be committed to the One Degree Academy vision and values. In this role, you will have the opportunity: • To join an engaged team and organisation utterly committed to developing its staff through incremental improvement; step-by-step • To play a key role developing our school, with the potential to progress as we grow • To be part of something profound and special Specific duties: Communications duties • To ensure excellent written and verbal communication to all stakeholders • To ensure internal and external calendars/portals are updated to ensure the smooth running of the academy • To coordinate meetings/events including those with external visitors; preparing papers, resources and providing outstanding hospitality • To coordinate and update campaigns on ODA's social media channels and website including identifying gathering and telling stories from across the academy • To support the delivery of ODA’s marketing and advertising campaigns • Work with external designers (or use in-house software such as Canva) to develop and design marketing and promotional materials • To develop and maintain positive and effective professional relationships with colleagues, parents, local community and external agencies Administrative duties • Support with the daily running of reception and ensure all stakeholders have professional, friendly assistance • Carry out first aid duties and undertake training when required • To maintain staff files and records with discretion • To support with some administrative HR processes • To execute all administrative processes and procedures in line with ODA policies • To provide general administrative assistance to all staff at the school where needed Pastoral Care • To help promote and safeguard the welfare of all students • To promote self-discipline, high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes on the part of all students and to implement policies and procedures to foster them • To ensure that a high standard of care and good order for all students is maintained through the implementation of ODA behaviour systems • Support One Degree Academy’s values and ethos and fully supporting the life and work of the Academy • Help to maintain a school culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement • Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other Skills and Attributes Can do’ attitude and willingness to support in all aspects of school life – often going ‘above and beyond’ Genuine motivation to continually support the improvement in standards of teaching in the quest for outstanding student outcomes Alignment with One Degree’s vision and values and a strong commitment to delivering it High expectations of staff, students, and self Action orientated, outcomes focused Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Attention to detail Excellent IT skills including using Google Workspace Takes personal responsibility for their own actions Work collaboratively with others Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils Ability to remain confidential The ability to thrive in a ‘no excuses’ culture Drive to make things happen A good sense of humour, energy and enthusiasm Education and qualification Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent About the employer One Degree Academy is an innovative school. We opened in September 2016 and were graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in February 2019. A founding principle is the idea that tiny changes can have profound effects and that a committed focus on seemingly minor details leads to continuous and sustained improvement. In short, we know that any giant leap to success is preceded by lots of small steps. That is why we place a high value on training and development. One Degree Academy is a great place to develop your career and become part of an inspiring team. www.onedegreeacademy.org LMPEducation