Administrative Officer - The Thomas Hardye School

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Officer to support various departments and areas within the school. The successful applicant will be based mainly in the front office but may be called on to provide administrative support to other curriculum areas and staff as required.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and maintaining accurate files.
• Communicating with parents, colleagues and students.
• Collating information and preparing reports.
• Assisting the Headteacher's PA and working within a small team of administrative officers.
• Providing ad hoc administrative support to other areas of the school as requested.

Qualifications

• Team player willing to support different colleagues.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks and manage a varying workload.
• Experience working in a school environment is an advantage.

Benefits

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
• Opportunities for career progression and development across the Wessex Multi Academy Trust.
• A generous pension scheme, employee benefits scheme, on site nursery and discounted local gym membership.
• Pro rata salary based on hours worked, including paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements; salary paid in equal monthly instalments and adjusted at the start of employment.
• Right to work in the UK must be established during the appointment process.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

Wessex MAT recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. The Trust values contributions from staff of all backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Under the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a fair recruitment process that does not discriminate or disadvantage anyone based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safer recruitment checks, focusing solely on suitability to work with children. Safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check, will be required. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant amendments.