Post: Business Service Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12, FTE salary £26,835.00 - £27,711.00
Working Type: Full Time, whole time
Base: The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a Business Service Assistant. The successful candidate will provide operational support to the Business Manager. This is a varied role that will give you experience in the areas of HR, Finance and Estate Management and will suit someone who can manage a varied workload. Fully induction and training will be provided and this role will provide the right candidate with an oppurtunity to develop their skills, knowledge and abilities in a number of key areas supporting a range of different stakeholders within the Trust and Academy.
Further information about the role can be found on the attached Job Description.
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
* Free flu vaccinations
* Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 29th June 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr