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Reprographics and Administrative Officer

Reprographics and Administrative Officer

Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

Brent

  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 4 (Outer London): £27,855-£29,583 FTE + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
28 March 2024

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Lowe Academy Willesden as Reprographics and Administrative Officer.


About Us

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

The foundations of achieving our vision are:

  • Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education
  • Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual
  • Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community
  • Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
  • Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning the work of Central Reprographics, including photocopying, design and production of resources, ensuring that high standards are maintained
  • Designing and producing all curriculum, publicity and administrative work
  • Liaising with outside agencies when necessary e.g. web-site design agency
  • Working with other staff in order to ensure high quality, relevant display throughout the academy, including students' work
  • Designing, developing and managing internal academy communication systems including staff phone lists and photo boards
  • Advising staff and students on reprographics
  • Designing and producing the documentation for the celebration of achievement
  • Contributing to planning in the development of administration and learning resources
  • Keeping accurate and up to date stock records.
  • Ensuring all reprographics are cost effective and directly enhance the quality of teaching and learning
  • Creating annual staffing material (photo posters, extension lists etc)
  • Managing paper stocks and ordering any consumables required for reprographics
  • General administrative duties, including reception duties, first aid/welfare support and producing reports as requested

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • Basic knowledge of computer applications.
  • Literacy and Numeracy to Level 2
  • Training in use of reprographics equipment
  • Experience working in a reprographics environment
  • Experience of designing and printing basic documents
  • Experience of managing a small budget
  • Experience of organising a busy service area

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

About Harris Lowe Academy Willesden

As the newest Academy within the Harris Federation, this is the perfect time to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school.

We recognise that students have one chance in education and we do everything we can to get the most out of each and every day. Of course, that means we are committed to securing the strongest academic outcomes for our students. We foster artistic creativity, wellbeing and leadership potential within a rich and diverse community.

Alongside that, we have a unique character and sense of fun, with staff and students joining together to celebrate ‘Culture Day’, Black History Month, and our Summer Arts Festival, to plant trees and flowers in our student garden, and to play, sing and dance in our annual school musical.

Visitors frequently comment about how friendly, eager and curious our students are.  They are ambitious and driven, and truly appreciate every teacher who helps them achieve their very best.

Vision and values

Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.

Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

Our location

Located in the heart of Brent, North West London, we benefit from excellent transport links throughout our local area. Several tube lines are within walking distance and there are numerous bus routes for journeys across our capital. Many colleagues choose to drive to work and make use of our onsite car parks.

Our modern, dramatic glass building was designed by the world-renowned architect Norman Foster. Foster and Partners has been responsible for many iconic buildings, including Apple Park, Heathrow Terminal 2 and The Gherkin in the City of London.

We have exemplary facilities for our staff and students. Sports are excellently catered for with several tennis courts, an all weather pitch, and a gymnasium with tiered seating used by top-flight basketball team London Elite. Likewise the art that adorns our walls is developing in our multitude of workshops and specialist textiles, machinery or media suites. Our science faculty has specialist teaching laboratories, as well as a new T level Healthcare practice facility.

Why work for us?

Professional development

Teaching staff and support staff benefit from an in-house programme of research-based CPD throughout the year. In addition to weekly twilight sessions covering teaching & learning, behaviour management, diversity, equity & inclusion, staff have access to:

  • Instructional coaching or leadership coaching
  • Fully-funded NPQs through the National Institute of Teaching
  • Bespoke 'professional studies' for training teachers
  • ECT programme through the National Institute of Teaching
  • Harris subject networks, Harris conference and other Federation CPD opportunities
  • Funding to attend external CPD relevant to the role

Wellbeing

We know the best way to ensure our students flourish is to provide a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for staff.

We recognise that staff wellbeing is best secured through routine policy and practice. Whilst we are proud of our wellbeing calendar, we focus on reducing unnecessary workload, increasing collaboration within teams, and leaders at all levels ensure of systems are designed to maximise the impact of our work.

In addition to our core approach, we seek staff voice to offer what our community wants. Throughout the year, this includes:

  • Directed time dedicated to marking and moderation
  • Weekly time set aside for Planning and Preparation as department teams
  • Twice weekly staff sports including free staff yoga with a qualified instructor
  • Access to in-house therapeutic support
  • Termly whole staff events, organised by our team of Wellbeing Champions
  • Weekly HR surgeries
  • Discounted membership to the Willesden Sports Centre

If you are interested in joining us on our journey to Outstanding, we would love to hear from you. Please find out more by emailing us at Info@harrislowewillesden.org.uk.

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