Business Support Officer – Student Services & Medical
Location: Ark Globe Academy, Southwark, London
Salary Details: £27,687 - £31,344 per annum + career average pension scheme
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the role:
As our Business Support Officer – Student Services & Medical, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the school and act as a central supporting role for staff, students, and parents. You will work with other members of the Business Support Team to uphold the vision and ethos of the school at all times, representing the academy in a welcoming, personable, helpful, and professional manner.
About you:
1. Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
2. Flexible, highly organised and able to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines
3. Helpful, approachable, and positive nature with the ability to stay calm and diplomatic under pressure
4. Able to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision
5. Have exacting standards and a keen eye for detail
6. Keen to learn and further develop own skills
7. Exercises sound judgment, especially relating to confidentiality and discretion
8. Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults
9. Excellent organisation and time-management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritise accordingly to meet all deadlines
10. Able to accurately proof-read documentation for grammatical errors and have an eye for detail
11. Forward thinking
12. High level of proficiency and competency with Microsoft Office & IT programmes
13. Experience in using various software and programmes
14. Understanding of event and project management is desirable
15. Able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders and anticipate others’ needs
About us:
Our school is a happy school, and we pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide. Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer, with 80% of those being from a top 3rd university. Our mission is to prepare our students for university and to be leaders in their community. Every child has the potential to succeed, and there are no excuses not to achieve that success. We expect every Ark Globe student to graduate from our academy with the qualifications, skills, and confidence to achieve their ambitions and go on to higher education or their chosen career.
We offer:
1. We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet the needs of you and your team
2. You’ll receive 26 days annual leave
3. Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme, which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers, and travel loans
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