Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Brave... Collaborative...Adaptable...Love...Positivity...Future-conscious

We are proud and excited to have opened Bader Academy in September 2020, and we have now moved into our new state of the art building in Edenthorpe, Doncaster.  You can help create a forward thinking, innovative culture where pupils and staff can truly flourish.  Due to the expansion of our school, a rare opportunity has arisen to join our hardworking and committed administration team.

Bader is designed to meet the needs of children and young people, aged 5-19, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Communication and Interaction Difficulties.

Our ambition and yours will be that Bader is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.  Our children and young people at Bader deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. 

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together; to be the best we can be.” 

This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Our Opportunity

The post is part of the school team who provide a full support service to the school. The post holder will need advanced skills in Microsoft Office as this is used to its full extent, including importing and exporting to other software packages and producing sophisticated documents and reports. A logical and organised work ethos is essential, as well as the confidence to use and explore task- specific software packages.

Whether you are have worked within specialist educational needs school before or are someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to support the school in providing our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.  

What you can expect

• An exciting opportunity to join brand new special academy with a fantastic cohort of pupils 
• A thriving environment where you will be supported and encouraged to think in new ways
• An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system. 
• Access to tailored CPD through Nexus Academies Trust and the Opportunity Area which includes pathways into Initial Teaching Training.
• Working within an award winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly supportive schools who together are helping to transform communities

Further information

We encourage visits to the school to discuss the role, so for an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact the Office Manager, Sharon Liddle at the school at baderacademy@nexusmat.org or on 01302 433003.  Please note that although the role is term time only, you may be asked to work overtime dependent on the needs of the school.

Bader Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Please ensure that you include at least one A4 side in your personal statement and a full listing of your previous employment including any periods of unemployment.  

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Wednesday 7th July 2021. 

By email to baderacademy@nexusmat.org, addressed for the attention of Sharon Liddle.

Dates for interviews: w/c 12th July 2021

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.