Academy Administrator

Eresby School is now recruiting for a Receptionist/Administrator. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

About our Academy

Eresby School is a successful and growing special school catering for pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and has been judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ on 4 consecutive inspections. As an outstanding school, Eresby is an open and inclusive school community.

About the role

Receptionist/Administrator – Permanent – 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week training (39 weeks per year)

• To provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner.
• To support the Principal and support the wider staff team as appropriate.
• To support the Principal and SLT with coordinating events including, but not limited to, Opening Evenings, Parents Evenings and Music Concerts.
• To respond to reports of accidents and injuries and escalate legal claims where appropriate.
• To provide a ‘keyboard resource’ including: typing letters, building and maintaining records and preparing files to support the staff team to meet internal and external deadlines as required.

Who we are looking for

Applicants should hold GCSE Maths and English and a relevant Administration or Customer Services qualification

We need someone who is enthusiastic, caring and willing to learn new skills. 

Able to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wide range of stakeholders

Be confident at using ICT, and willing to learn new skills.

Have the ability to work independently, showing initiative, as well as be part of a team, co-operating and collaborating with other staff.

We can offer you

NJC02 FTE £22,366 per annum, £17,256.46 pro rata

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to work scheme

A happy, supportive and friendly team of teachers and support staff 

Enthusiastic, polite and friendly pupils who are very keen to learn 

Excellent support and CPD opportunities for staff 

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To complete our application form, please click on 'apply here' or for further information please contact Dawn Hunt, Operations and Education Support Manager by telephone on 01790 752441 or email enquiries@eresbyspecialschool.co.uk. Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed form.

Previous candidates don't need to apply.

This school is a warm and friendly community.’ Ofsted February 2020

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.