[220216AR1] Administrator

Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an Administrator to join the team at the School in September 2022. 

Post: Administrator

Location: Malmesbury Park Primary Academy, Lowther Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LU                                   

FTE Salary Range: BG04 Pt6-9 £20,043 - £21,269 per annum; pro-rata for part time contract

Contract Type: Permanent; term-time only, 39 weeks per year (paid 45.2 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional administrator to support the Office Manager in the management and delivery of all office and administrative services for Malmesbury Park Primary Academy.

About the Successful Candidate

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, self-sufficient, dynamic and very well organised individual with a can-do attitude to be part of a fast-growing team. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:    

• Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office, photocopier, telephones etc.    
• Using judgement when interpreting and resolving problems.    
• Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasional typing tasks required    
• Have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, pupils and others) 

Experience/qualifications in the following areas is not essential however would be advantageous:   

• Use manual and computerised record/information systems such as School Information/Management & HR systems    
• NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent qualification or experience    
• Experience of working in a school environment 

About the School

At Malmesbury Park Primary School, we believe every child deserves the very best education, opportunities to shine and the chance to achieve their hopes and dreams. We place learning at the heart of all we do and as a result, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our learners, providing them with rich, memorable and meaningful experiences.

We are a very diverse community, with over thirty languages being spoken within the school. This is something we celebrate and welcome as it brings with it a rich and varied culture. The children at Malmesbury Park Primary School enjoy learning about different countries and cultures and are supportive and respectful of one another. The team at Malmesbury Park Primary School is large but like-minded. We are a team of confident, outgoing and skilled teachers, NQTs, teaching assistants, support staff and SLT who work closely together with one common ambition – providing an excellent education to the bright young minds of tomorrow. 

About our Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 13 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. Our vision is to enable individual academies to flourish with curriculum autonomy, within a consistent framework of a metacognition focused pedagogy.  We are committed to collaboration with other schools, MATs, colleges, Local Authorities, employers and Government to bring the widest benefit to young people and our staff. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed work force. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within and beyond their school to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching for all children. If that is you then we would be delighted to receive your application. 

Next Steps

if you think this role may be for you and want to find out more about the role and visit us, please get in touch by either contacting the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or  emailing Tess Lipscombe: office@malmesburypark.bournemouth.sch.uk   

Closing date: for applications is Wednesday 1st June 2022

Interview Date: provisionally booked for Monday 13th June 2022

To apply for this opportunity please complete our online application form which can be found on the TES website.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.  

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.