Senior Administrator

Job Title: Senior Administrator.   

Location: Corby Business Academy. 

Salary: FTE £25,200 

Hours per week: 37 hours, 7am Start. 

Weeks per year: 52 Weeks. 

Closing Date: 02nd February 2023 

The Senior Administrator role will support and manage the assistant administrators within the team. The Senior Administrator will be mainly responsible for overseeing and supporting the examination team with planning exams as well as supporting with the organisation of cover for absent teachers through internal and external resources. 

The ideal candidate will have team leading experience, will be a natural and positive motivator, with a determination to achieve goals and key deadlines. The successful candidate must be very organised and have excellent attention to detail. With the ongoing needs to continue making our administration as efficient as possible we are looking for someone who will be able to support the use of Microsoft 365 products such as Microsoft forms and power automate. 

Daily duties May include 

• Inputting Exam data 
• Managing Invigilators 
• SEND admin 
• Communication to community 
• Reception cover, handling queries 
• Overseeing reprographics  
• Support with arranging Cover for Teaching 

About Corby Business Academy;  

Corby Business Academy is on a rapid improvement journey to excellence. We have already undergone significant change this academic year under new leadership and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another. 

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves. 

What we can offer you 

· Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch. 

· A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources. 

· A supportive and friendly community of staff and students. 

· A full induction programme. 

· Access to BWT Teaching School Alliance training programmes. 

About Brooke Weston Trust  

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. 

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. 

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School. 

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide. 

How to Apply  

If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application! 

Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website Corby Business Academy - Vacancies or by telephoning 01536 303120 Applications may be submitted in writing addressed to the Principal or electronically to HR@Corbybusinessacademy.org 

Safer Recruitment  

 Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google. 

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection 

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy 

Closing date: 02nd February 2023

Interview date: TBC 

 The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.