Ormiston Forge Academy is looking to recruit an experienced, ambitious, and motivated individual to carry out a key administration position dealing with all aspects of academy administration. The successful candidate will be a key frontline member of staff and effectively ‘the face of Forge’ in welcoming visitors to the academy.
You must have a solid understanding of how to work effectively in a busy administrative environment in order to support the team and the Principal with a wide range of administrative duties. The role is based on working 29 hours per week for 42 weeks of the year, term time and development days plus 15 days in the school holidays.
Qualifications required
* To be considered for the post you must have achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade A to C (or equivalent) passes in maths and English.
* First aid training will need to be undertaken if an appropriate First Aid qualification is not already held.
Requirements
* Excellent IT skills, especially Excel.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Experience with handling cash and record keeping.
* A desire to have a career within administration.
* Strong desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
* A relentless approach to giving parents and stakeholders the best customer service.
Personal qualities
* Enjoy working as part of a team but willingness to use initiative.
* Flexible approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social, and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT supports all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills, whatever their role within the trust.
Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social, and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.
To apply for the role, please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Connor Lawrence, Business Manager, at 01384 566598 or email connor.lawrence@oatforge.co.uk.
Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references, and enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
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