Job Description

37 hours per week, term-time plus one week

Actual salary – £17,821.64 per annum

(FTE £20,812.00)

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED December 2019) with the inspection stating:

  • Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school
  • Leaders have the same high expectations of every pupil, whatever their background.
  • They encourage every pupil to do their best and to model the schools shared values of Opportunity, Belief and Aspiration

    • The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion.

    The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer. It is conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders & benefits from excellent road and rail links.

    We are seeking to appoint a Welfare/Attendance Administrator to provide administrative support to the Academy Welfare and Attendance Team. The successful candidate will support the Academy Welfare and Attendance Team to work with multi agencies and community led organisations to improve and enhance the welfare of our students and their families. Previous administration experience is essential as the role involves supporting the Academys busy admin function. Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential.

    For further details on this role, please see the job description.

    The successful candidate will :

  • Have previous administration experience;
  • Have a good standard of English and Maths to GCE/GCSE;
  • Be experienced in the use of Office Word/Excel with proven administrative experience to ensure good record keeping in relation to meetings and discussions;
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills required as the post requires working closely with a number of stakeholders;
  • Have the ability to work unsupervised with excellent organisational skills;
  • Be able to plan and pioritise their own workload.

    • We offer:

  • An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment;
  • Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses;
  • Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust;
  • Guidance, advice and support from the senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

    • Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday Friday 3rd February 2023

    Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

    The Academy is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two suitable references & an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

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