What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional administrator to work in a new primary academy and help shape a community. We are seeking a child-centred administrator who:
• Has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, front facing professional environment
• Has excellent time management and administration skills and with excellent administration, IT and communication skills
• Has a calm, approachable professional manner and the ability to work methodically, accurately and efficiently
• You are flexible, adaptable and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a wider team
• You are an enthusiastic and strong team member
• You foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers and communicate effectively
• You have a good sense of humour and a positive outlook
• You embrace challenge and relish the opportunity to grow
• You embrace core moral values such as integrity, resilience and respect.
This role requires you to have a suitable standard of English and Maths. Successful candidates will be required to engage in the statutory training needed for this post
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing you:
• An opportunity to work and develop in an academy with a strong sense of moral and educational purpose, with an embedded Trust culture of learning from one another
• An opportunity to grow and develop through high quality bespoke professional development
• This, in turn, will result in our ability to attract and retain the very best educational professionals to work alongside you
• Trust wide sharing of resources, best practice and expertise with highly skilled professionals invested in education and lifelong learning
• The support of a strong, experienced and collaborative Trust Central Team focused upon effectiveness and efficiency to secure high quality educational provision, staff wellbeing and reduced workload.
Further details about the role
Application and Selection Process
Further information:
For further information please visit the website: or to discuss the role further please contact Orchard View’s Head of Academy, Mrs Liz Jones, on 01494 535564 (09:00-16:00)or by emailing: LJones@ovpa.school
Visits
Visits to Orchard View are unfortunately not possible as it has not yet been built, however we strongly encourage a visit to Kingsbrook View Primary Academy, where Orchard will operate for its first academic year, as this will give you an insight into IFPT’s child centred, respectful and aspirational culture. Please contact Mrs Liz Jones to organise a visit.
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application form on My New Term, including a personal statement that outlines your suitability for the post, by referring to the job description and person specification.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position
· Closing date: 6th April 2025
• Interviews will be held upon receipt of strong applications Shortlisting
Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.
Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service, references from previous employers and the Trust’s pre-employment medical questionnaire.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kingsbrook View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches & BCC Self-Declaration form will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates.