Library and Administration Assistant

Our opportunity for you

We have a vacancy for a Library and Administration Assistant.  Reporting to the Librarian, the role will support the administration and smooth running of the College’s Information Centre (library) and also support the administration of the Duke of Edinburgh award.

The type of person we are looking for is likely to possess infectious enthusiasm and be passionate about providing a highly organised and efficient Information Centre. They will be resilient, have drive, determination and ambition.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.

Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job?

Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.

Key information

• Contract: Term time only plus INSET days and 5 days

• Start date: 25 August 2022

• Salary: £19,000 plus daily meal allowance

• Closing Date: 26 June 2022

What we can offer you

• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

• A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

• Complimentary gym membership

Person specification

The person we are looking for should have experience in the following areas:

• Delivering exceptional customer service to students and staff.

• Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.

• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers to providing an effective service.

• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.

• Open, honest and an active listener.

• Takes responsibility and accountability.

• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.

• Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.

• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.

• Great at general administration and planning ahead.

• Be able to follow direction but also have the ability to work alone and take initiative. Has great organisational skills.

• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and proven keyboard skills.

• Excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker.

• Excellent communication skills and confident working in a busy, demanding environment.

• Attention to detail and appreciation of the need for accuracy when dealing with complex tasks.

• Ability to work with integrity and discretion in an environment with high levels of confidentiality.

Job description

Duties of role will include (but are not limited to):

• Working under the direction of the Librarian to support the smooth running and organisation of the College’s Information Centre, ensuring specific work programmes are completed successfully to agreed deadlines.

• Working with the in school Leader of the Duke of Edinburgh (D of E) programme to support administration of all D of E programmes run by the College, including planning and preparing for expeditions, correspondence with parents and staff. 

• Be able to work with the administration team and provide routine clerical/administrative support. 

• Ensuring that telephone and face-to-face enquiries from staff, students, parents, and visitors are dealt with promptly, tactfully, sensitively and professionally.

• Maintain computerised records/management information systems.

• Produce lists/information/data as required, e.g. pupil data.

• To provide basic first aid when required.

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety

• and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Demonstrate, give advice & guidance to, or train other employees, students or trainees on own duties.

• Completion of annual Review & Development process with the team.

• Completion of end of term and academic year processes.

• Liaison with wider College staff to ensure work provided is delivered efficiently.

• To maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to issues concerning members of staff and students. 

• To complete tasks and projects given by Librarian and within the specified time frame.

• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow the safeguarding policy. 

Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities relevant to the post as directed by the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO, Principal, Vice Principals or Assistant Principals or Trust Operations Manager. 

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.  

Landau Forte College Derby

We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 – 19 College with a strong record of success across all aspects of its work.  In May 2014 we were accredited as a School Centre for Teacher Training by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.  In February 2015 we were designated as a Teaching School and the College is a local, regional and national hub for professional development.

The local area

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great Geography. The College is located just a few minutes’ walk away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

Apply for this job

1. Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers 

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post