Office Administrator – Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy
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Posted on: Tuesday 13 August 2024 | St Benet's Multi Academy Trust
Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy
Happisburgh is looking for an office administrator for the smooth running of our academy.
Trust: St Benet’s
Academy Name: Happisburgh Church of England Primary Academy
Vacancy Job Title: Office Administrator
Pay Scale: D
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time
Contract type: Fixed term to 31.08.25
Hours per week: 16
Term Time: Term Time only
Start Date: October 1st 2024
The Role
The role of office administrator is vital to the smooth running of our academy. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of office life during the hours you work.
The role involves managing phone and email communication, uploading requisitions to order resources for school, greeting visitors and parents, supporting all staff in their role e.g. contacting parents etc. and much more. No day is the same and the role is varied and interesting.
We would love to hear from you if
You have experience of working in a school office or similar busy office environment
- You are confident working with Microsoft Office applications including Excel
- You have GCSE Maths and English at grades A – C
- You are able to work independently under your own initiative and enjoy a challenge!
- You are a people person, able to quickly build relationships with staff, children, parents and other members of our community
About us
Happisburgh CE Primary Academy is a small school with a big heart. We want to help all members of our community, including staff, to shine their light – for themselves, the academy and the wider community. We are a small team which can bring challenges but also gives the opportunity for you to play a vital role in helping our children and our community to flourish. We are warm and welcoming and committed to supporting you to develop further in your career.
Culture and ethos:
- Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
- Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
- Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
- Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
- Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
- Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
- Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
- Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Closing Date: Friday 20th September 2024
Interview Date: w.c. 23rd September 2024
Closing date: Friday 20 September 2024
Interviews: Monday 23 September 2024
How to apply
Completed application form to be emailed to; head@lighthousefederation.norfolk.sch.uk
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Executive Headteacher when school reopens on September 2nd.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
The Trust’s safeguarding policy can be found on our website.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Safeguarding
The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.
Equalities
The Diocese of Norwich [Education Academies Trust / St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust] has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the Trust meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing needs of the Trust.
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