Operations Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Operations Assistant to join our thriving team. This fast paced role will provide support to a variety of areas alongside the Operations Manager, including estates and finance. No two days will ever be the same.
This is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, who can prioritise a varied workload. The successful candidate will need to be able to show an unrelenting focus on doing what is in the best interests of every student.
Our ideal candidate:
1. Passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs
2. Can work autonomously, prioritise conflicting demands whilst managing a diverse workload
3. Is highly organised, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
4. Is proactive and flexible and approaches challenges pragmatically to ensure the best outcome for students, families and the wider academy team.
In return we offer:
5. Excellent CPD opportunities
6. A strong caring ethos and supportive team
7. The opportunity to make a real difference
8. Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
9. An induction and well-being package
10. Networking opportunities across the wider Astrea Academy Trust team.
Longsands Academy is an 11-18 fully-inclusive secondary school serving the community of St Neots and the surrounding area. The academy has around 1750 students including 250 in the Sixth Form. Longsands is proud of its inclusive and aspirational approach. The academy also has a strong track record of supporting of staff by ensuring excellent mentoring, a supportive culture and many opportunities for development and involvement in wider school activities.
Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information.
We welcome visits and informal conversations about the role - please contact Julie Carles, Regional Operations Manager –
If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early - please apply as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
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