Level 3 Administrator

Status: 1 year fixed term contract
Hours: Full time, Term Time Only + 3 weeks
Reporting to: Headteacher

Tees Valley Education will be opening Discovery Special Academy, which is a special free school for children with severe learning and associated complex needs. The free school will be, dedicated to delivering outstanding inclusive practice through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where carers and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to work as part of a team of a new academy and be part of Tees Valley Education.

Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced level 3 administrator. The successful candidate will promote and support the vision and direction of Discovery Special Academy by providing day-to-day support for all users. First impressions count; our office staff set the tone for how our academies are perceived and as the first point of contact, you will need to have an outgoing, friendly approach. You will be able to undertake difficult conversations with people in a calm and assertive manner. The academy offices are extremely busy places and children, parents and staff will often require your help and support at short notice, so we expect you to be able to prioritise and organise your time effectively, with a smile!

The Academy Business Manager also works closely with the administration team to provide support to the administration team. The post will initially be based at Brambles Primary Academy, however, the location will change when the Department for Education decide on a permanent base for the special academy. As part of Tees Valley Education Trust we see ourselves very much as a team, serving a variety of communities. Therefore, we use every opportunity to share excellent practice, skills and expertise to improve outcomes for all. We firmly believe that we are ‘stronger together’.

We are a fabulous team and we all enjoy working together to improve outcomes for our children. We are offering a varied and challenging role in a busy and rewarding working environment with access to excellent continuous professional development, as part of a highly functioning team.

Tees Valley Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.

Visits for discussion with the headteacher are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by appointment with the Tees Valley office on the following dates: Friday 15th June at 1pm or Wednesday 20th June at 4pm. Visits will be held at the Tees Valley Teaching School, Tees Valley Education, Fulbeck Road, Middlesbrough TS3 0QS.

Application packs can be printed directly from the Trust website or requested from the Tees Valley office on 01642 304406 or 01642 221156. Hand written or electronic printed copies of the Tees Valley Education application form should be posted or hand delivered to the following address for the attention of Miss Jennifer Duncan, Headteacher.

By post: Tees Valley Education, Fulbeck Road, Middlesbrough TS3 0QS.

Please be aware that if you are sending your application by e-mail, the Trust cannot be responsible for any formatting anomalies when printing.

By E-mail: recruitment@tved.org.uk

If you have any queries about the position or the academy and the trust, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs C Watson on christine.watson@tved.org.uk  

Closing Date: 21st June 2018 12 noon
Shortlisting: 22nd June 2018
Interview Date: 28th June 2018

Location: Tees Valley Education Teaching School