Job Introduction
ABBEY ACADEMIES TRUST
Striving for Excellence, Caring for All’
Within a loving and caring Christian environment
Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy/
Abbey Academies Trust Central Team
Bourne Abbey, part of Abbey Academies Trust, is a three-form entry Church Academy situated in South Lincolnshire. Our vision for each child is that they will work towards their personal best, in a caring and nurturing atmosphere, which reflects the Christian values of our Academy Trust. The other schools in our Trust are Bourne Elsea Park C of E Primary Academy and Colsterworth C of E Primary School.
HAVE YOU GOT THE WOW FACTOR?
The Trustees are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Administrator who has ideally worked within a busy school office. This is a dual role working as part of the Bourne Abbey and AAT central teams. The ideal candidate should have good customer service, ICT and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to our children, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will:
• Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication on a professional basis with all levels of parents and carers, school staff, and pupils
• Have experience of working in an office environment
• Have experience of HR responsibilities including safer recruitment
• Demonstrate excellent ICT skills
• Have practical experience in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have a passion for working with children
• Be able to work on their own initiative
• Attainment of GCSEs or equivalent, to include English and Maths at grade A-C, NVQ 2 Business & Administration level 2 or above and or qualifications relevant to this post
We would like to hear from those candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and the ability to meet the demands of this post.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.bourneabbeyprimary.co.uk. Alternatively, please email recruitment@abbeyacademies.co.uk
All applications should be submitted using the Trust’s application form and returned to Mrs Jill Bates, Chief Operating Officer, at Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy on recruitment@abbeyacademies.co.uk.co.uk or posted to the Trust office at Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy, Abbey Road, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9EP
Closing date for applications: noon Tuesday 1st July
Interviews: w/c 7th July
Abbey Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references. All pre-employment checks, including online checks, are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. Under the Fluency Duty 2016, the Trust is required to ensure that each person who works for them in a public-facing role speaks a level of English which is sufficient to enable them to effectively carry out their role.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
