Office and SEN Administrator

We are seeking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic and courteous Administrator, who will be based in our busy office providing an efficient, effective and professional service with particular responsibility for Pastoral and Events Administration and SEN Administration. The ideal candidate will be personable, have experience in a customer facing role and enjoy dealing with people, both in person and on the telephone.

Bluecoat Trent Academy opened its doors to its first cohort of Year 7 students in September 2021 and as such the administration team is looking to expand. The successful candidate will be expected to be fully committed to working closely with the Office Manager in order to provide an effective and efficient admin service and should also have a strong desire to be part of the developing admin team.

This post requires self-motivation, drive and a commitment to providing a high level service to the Academy. The successful candidate will have experience in administrative systems and working within a team.

The successful candidate must:

• Be organised, flexible and have a ‘can do’ professional approach to work.
• Have excellent IT skills and be able to produce formal documents.
• Have the ability to be proactive to assist all staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Happy to work alone or as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust make this an excellent opportunity to join us as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to discounted travel schemes.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 21st June 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 28th June 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.