What skills and experience we're looking for
Ivy Education Trust is seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant. The post holder will be supporting the effective and efficient administrative systems in place at Kenn CofE Primary School.
Being responsible to the Executive Headteacher the post holder will provide:
- Administrative and organisational support
- Support the efficient and effective operation of the school
- Support the delivery of a compliant, professional administrative service for the school
- Support the running of Breakfast Club
The successful candidate will:
- Be highly organised
- Be flexible
- Be self-motivated
Ivy Education Trust works closely with all schools within the Trust and beyond. The Ivy Education Trust celebrates the diversity of each of its schools and is founded upon the alignment of vision and values that we all commonly hold to secure the best outcomes for our pupils.
The Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in all its schools so all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.
The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in educational provision. The Trust is determined that all children should be able to attend a good or better school regardless of where they live.
Our mission is to improve life chances for every child and young person we serve, through broadening their opportunities and enabling them to reach their full potential. We support and all members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever thought was possible. If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post.
If you share these aspirations, then we very much welcome your application for this post. For an informal discussion please contact Lorraine Curry, Executive Headteacher (lorraine.curry@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk).
Application forms and further information are available from our website, or via email to recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk before the closing date stated below.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th October at 09:00, Interviews will be arranged once applications have been shortlisted.
Ivy Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks.
What the school offers its staff
We are very proud of our school and aim to serve our local community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of the schools Christian beliefs and values.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.