The Globe Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the school and REAch2 Academy Trust as an Office Coordinator to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office. The office is the hub of the school where a wide range of demands need to be met to a very high professional standard.
The key purpose of this role is to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office working alongside the Headteacher and Trust Shared Services Teams. The Office Coordinator will actively embrace the REAch2 Academy Trust's Touchstones, and through the delivery of the strategic priorities, strive for equity, equality, and inclusion for all.
There will be a strong focus through the work of the Office Coordinator on the Trust's commitment to sustainability and the enhanced use of technology, to support both the delivery of education and drive to improve the efficiency of systems and processes.
Application Questions
The Globe Primary Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. The questions are:
* Please explain your experience of working closely as part of a team and any line management of others.
* The school office can be a very busy environment, how would you manage completing priority tasks & meeting tight deadlines?
* What is your understanding of the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR?
* Safeguarding children is an important part of our work. Can you give me some examples of how you would contribute to making the organisation a safe environment for children?
Requirements
* Experience working in a general office / administration environment
* Experience working with and be proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel
* Experience of reception work - being first point of contact with customers and visitors
* Good spoken and written communication skills
* Good attention to detail
* The ability to compose a clear message via email or letter
* The ability to meet deadlines
* The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background.
* Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
* Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
* Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
* Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
* Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.
* Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
* Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
* Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
* Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
* Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
* Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions.
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