This is a key role within the Academy to work alongside the Senior Administrator and/or Academy Operations Manager (AOM) to provide competent clerical, administrative and secretarial support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and wider team. The post holder will be primarily responsible for communicating with the Principal, SLT, Parents and Carers, DRET Head Office team and third party suppliers and contractors.
About the role
Fixed Term for 2 years, Full time hours, term time only.
Responsibilities
* To provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner.
* To support the Principal and the wider staff team as appropriate.
* To support the Principal and SLT with coordinating events including, but not limited to, Opening Evenings, Parents Evenings and Music Concerts.
* To provide a 'keyboard resource' including: typing letters, building and maintaining records and preparing files to support the staff team to meet internal and external deadlines as required.
* In addition, the successful post holder will be given support and time to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE‑level, including English and Mathematics.
* User of Microsoft Office, with ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
* Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
* Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
* Able work under your own initiative and deal with demands of large and diverse Parent/Carer population.
* Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Benefits
* Apprentice Salary Rate FTE £14,566 Year one, Pro Rata Actual £12,794 based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
* Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
* Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Awards and Recognition Scheme
* Flexible working patterns
* Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
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