Salary: OHC&AT Outer London Business Support PayScale, Grade 4/5 SP18-25
Location: Addington Valley Academy, Field Way, New Addington, CR0 9AZ
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 9am – 4.45pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm Term time + 2 weeks
We are looking for a proactive and friendly School Administrator to support the smooth running of our school. The role involves managing key administrative tasks to ensure the effective operation of the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support safeguarding compliance, including maintaining the Single Central Record and ensuring all staff, visitors and contractors meet safeguarding requirements.
* Provide professional front‑of‑house and administrative support, acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies.
* Manage school administration systems including attendance, student records, finance, correspondence and statutory returns.
* Support student welfare, admissions and transitions, including medical needs, first aid, annual reviews and liaising with the School Business Manager.
* Assist with the organization of school events, outings, inventory management and staff wellbeing activities in liaison with the School Business Manager.
Key Requirements
* English and Maths GCSE graded A*‑C/9‑4 or equivalent.
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Knowledge of other school systems.
* Experience of using Arbor.
* Pathways for progression within the trust.
* Pension Scheme – enrolment in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme).
* Employee Wellbeing support – counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme, Virtual GP appointments.
* Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.
* Other – Season Ticket Loan, Employee Referral Scheme.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
SAFeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
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