Office Administrator

Springhill Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the school and REAch2 Academy Trust as an Office Administrator.  The Office Administrator support the 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. This role will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, volunteers, contractors and other members of the community, as well as governors, staff, and pupils.

Candidates should have:

• 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

In return we can offer:

• A wide range of professional development opportunities
• A competitive salary 29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro-rata for part-time or term-time only)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS As part of REAch2 employee benefits
• we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of ‘perks at work’ – which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more.

Background Information about the School

We like to think of Springhill as a family that embraces everyone in its community, from pupils and staff to governors, parents and carers. Springhill’s motto is: Reach High, Learn Together and this message underpins everything at Springhill, be that in the classroom, on the sports field or in the wider school community.

Springhill’s bespoke, creative ‘mini-mission’ curriculum enriches children’s learning experiences and ensures that a love of learning is fostered in every child, in every classroom, every day.  It is delivered through a wealth of relevant, real-life problem-solving opportunities where connections are made between subjects.  This lively curriculum is designed to be varied and engaging and as a result, children are absorbed in their learning, actively seeking ways to overcome any obstacles that they meet.

Springhill works in a Cluster of schools and benefits from this collaboration and sharing exemplary practice. The successful candidate will join this family of schools, providing support throughout their headship.

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Springhill Primary Academy.

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Springhill Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Springhill Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.