Admin Officer - Full-time

Job Description

Pay: KR4 (£18,517 FTE) Start Date: 1st December 2021 (subject to DBS) Richmond Academy, Sheerness are looking for aAdminstrative Assistant to join our dyanmic and friendly team. Please visit our website and Facebook page to find outwhat life is like atRichmond everyday. The successful applicant should have office experience, beenthusiastic and hardworking. They will ensure a welcoming, professionalreception to all children, parents, carers, staff andvisitors. Excellent customer service and communicationskills areessential. Candidates will need to be positive, highly confidentialwith all matters, have a professional attitude, be well organised, willing tobe flexible and have excellent inter-personal skills. They will be the firstpoint of call for all visitorsto the school office as well as for any incomingcalls. They will also be responsible for supporting the administrationassociated with school admissions, attendance and some data management.We wish to appoint someone who has: Experience of working within anoffice environment,preferably a school setting.Excellent communication skills, both verbal andwritten.A friendly, flexible and professional approach,particularly when multi-tasking under pressure.A good working knowledge of office management systems suchasMicrosoft Word/ExcelA working knowledge of SIMS is a significant advantage,although training and support will be provided to the suitable candidate.The ability to prioritise workload to ensure officesystems operate efficiently for the smooth running of theschool.You will have a positive approach to working with childrenand a commitment to our safeguarding procedures.This role is: Term time working plus 5 staff development days (44 paidweeks per year)37 hours a week - Monday to FridayPro ratad KR4 salary =approximately £15927 peryearOur school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that referenceswill be requested prior tointerview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bringwith them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport) Closing Date: 30/09/2021 at12:00 Interviews: wb 11 October 2021 (subject to references)Information about the trust Join a supportive and collaborative network of staff at The StourAcademy Trust. For new teachers we offer a supportive start to your career. Ourinduction process ensuresthat the appropriate guidance, support, training,expectations and observations are provided through a structured but flexibleindividualised programme. "Staff feel well supported and appreciate the range oftraining and professional development opportunitiesavailable within the trust.Newly qualified teachers and those new to the school are particularly wellsupported." Ofsted 2018 Finberry Primary School Experienced Teachers:- Looking for more responsibility or greaterprofessional development The Stour AcademyTrust can offer experiencedteachers the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities with rapidcareer progression in our successful and growing Trust. Supported by a network of teachers, the Trusts collaborative modelof working in Hubs allows all teachersaccess to resources, experience andopportunities that are just not available to those working in stand aloneschools. Our staffing structure places teachers on a clear career pathway,presenting numerous opportunities for further leadership or curriculumresponsibilities.Individualised support from Lead Practioners - The Stour AcademyTrust utilises Lead Practioners to support all its teachers to be outstanding.As experienced coaches and mentors, Lead Practioners supportindividual teachers by planning lessons together, modellingteaching, sharingbest practice in developmental marking, demonstrating the effective use of TAs,observing teaching and providing constructive feedback in a positiveenvironment. Teachers working with our Lead Practioners have shown significantimprovements intheir teaching, leaving them feeling more confident and securein their ability to deliver a positive impact on pupil learning. Benefits - Full induction process ~ Structured but flexibleprogramme to support teachers in their NQT year ~ Ever evolving work-lifebalancepackage including the chance to have PPA time at home every fortnight ~Support from a network of experienced teachers ~ Excellent career developmentopportunities Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of thechildren. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1