The Portsmouth Academy is seeking to appoint a proactive and organised Career & Admin Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students' career development and ensuring the smooth running of key school administrative functions. You will take a leading role in planning, coordinating and delivering the school's career advice programme as well as our work experience provision. In addition, you will provide vital administrative and reception support to the Academy.
Responsibilities
* Plan, coordinate and deliver the school's career advice and guidance programme.
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and manage relationships with external careers and apprenticeship providers.
* Coordinate employer encounters, work experience placements and careers events.
* On reception: act as the first point of contact for parents / carers and visitors.
* Clerking for Governors Disciplinary Committee hearings, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Qualifications and qualities
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Confident working with students, parents / carers and education partners.
* Attention to detail with strong administrative and IT skills.
* Enthusiastic about supporting young people to achieve their goals.
About The Portsmouth Academy / Our Trust
The Portsmouth Academy is committed to inclusive education and providing equal opportunities for all students. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in KS3 and KS4, prioritising cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools committed to giving every young person the best opportunities in life.
Benefits
* Competitive pay scales
* Performance Related Pay and Professional Growth opportunities
* Local Government Pension Scheme membership
* Collaborative support, mentoring and school visits across the Trust
* Training opportunities and access to Trust-funded apprenticeships
* Knowledge sharing and a regional hub network
* Cycle to Work schemes and other employee benefits
* Staff wellbeing programmes and recognition schemes
* Refer a Friend and other perks through the TSAT benefits portal
* Blue Light Card discounts
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