AddressContract: Fixed term until July 2025
Working pattern: Term time plus inset days
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 4 hours each day. Flexible start and finish times but MUST include working between 12pm - 1pm.
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £10,895 per annum.
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Can you contribute to the smooth running of our academy?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Administrator to provide general administrative support as part of the Academy Administrative Team, with specific tasks related to data, admissions and student rewards. This role will also provide cover to the receptionist during lunch breaks and absence.
This is a varied role and duties will include:
- Accurately maintaining student records in line with our GDPR and Safeguarding policies
- Acting as a liaison between academy leaders, staff and parents to aid communication
- Assist with all administrative tasks and procedures associated with organising our academy celebration events and parent events.
- Run the reward store to ensure that students are able to access appropriate rewards for their behaviour
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previously worked within a school environment or in an administration role
- Ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptions
- Effective communication skills and has the ability to form positive working relationships across the Academy
- A positive 'can do' attitude
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Works accurately with great attention to detail
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack
The Burgess Hill Academy
At The Burgess Hill Academy, we challenge and support our students so that they aim high. Academic learning is our central focus, backed up by a strong belief in enhancing our students wellbeing and creating employable adults for the future.
Its an exciting time for our Academy. Classrooms and science labs have been updated and improved and weve revitalised outdoor areas fit for todays students.
The academy is committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves with the qualifications, enrichment experiences and employability skills they need for life. It has a published admissions number of 240 and total capacity of 1200. Visit us: Home - The Burgess Hill Academy
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
- Automatic annual pay increments
- High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
- A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
- Generous public sector pension scheme
- Discounts on retail & travel
- Cycle 2 Work scheme
- Charity giving
- Take a closer look: Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust
As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust
Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the governments Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us either by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Bev Lawrence 01424 905 306.
Find out more
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Vicky Gibson, Academy Business Manager on v.gibson@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk.
Key dates
Closing date: 10 March 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 11 March 2024
Proposed start date: As soon as possible
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