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School Secretary/Office Administrator

School Secretary/Office Administrator

Orchards Academy

Kent

Salary:
Kent Range 5 (£18,059pa FTE). Pro rata salary for Term time only role approx £15,931pa.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
24 February 2019

Job overview

Orchards Academy's aim is to work with students, parents and the wider community to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where high expectations and levels of challenge enable our students to achieve academically, socially and emotionally so they can make a positive contribution to society.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to take up the position of School Secretary/Office Administrator. The successful candidate will perform a key role within the busy School Administration Team and will work closely with the Headteacher's PA to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the office.

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, are essential for this position. Knowledge of SIMS and previous school office experience, including First Aid Training, would be highly advantageous.

We are looking for a flexible team member with strong interpersonal skills who is confident in dealing with both parents and staff of all levels. On occasion the School Secretary may be required to cover the main Reception Desk.

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), Orchards Academy has a strong commitment to professional development of staff.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 11/02/19

Interview Date: TBC

8.00am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday, Term Time Only, plus one week of Inset Days, plus 2 additional weeks to be worked during school holiday periods.

Interested applicants are invited to view the Job Description and to complete the application form on the Orchards Academy website, or alternatively to contact the Personnel Officer, Mrs Jones on Tel: 01322 616136 to request an application pack.

Orchards Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Successful candidates will be expected to share these views. Offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Right to Work in the UK check, and satisfactory references. Orchards Academy is an equal opportunities employer.

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About Orchards Academy

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+44 1322 665231

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Orchards Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational academy converter secondary school with sixth-form college based in Swanley, Kent. It is supported by the multi-academy Kemnal Academies Trust, one of the largest academy trusts in the South of England, which supports 14 secondary and 26 primary academies across Surrey, Hampshire, Essex, Kent and East and West Sussex. A smaller than average secondary academy, Orchards will provide 828 places for students aged 11-18, when fully subscribed.

Orchards converted to academy status in November 2010.

Headteacher

Natalie Willbourn

Values and Vision

Orchards aims to provide a safe, caring and supportive learning environment that allows every student to have a positive impact on the school community. In this way, the school helps them to become responsible citizens of the world and independent members of society when they leave for higher education. The school uses Ofsted’s inspection framework as a guide for its continual improvement, focusing on pupil outcomes, quality of teaching, quality of leadership and management, and the behaviour and safety of its students.

Ofsted

“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. [The headteacher and leadership team] are intent on improving the life chances of the pupils in [their] care. [They] understand the needs of pupils well and work tirelessly to meet them. This is leading to rapid improvements in what pupils achieve during their time at Orchards Academy.”

View Orchards Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed