Administrative Officer

Who we are seeking

If you are flexible, hardworking and committed to supporting  children in a school setting to flourish and 
thrive, then this role has been written just for you!

A unique opportunity has arisen at Hightown Primary School - a place where 
'Together we Thrive'. - high 'expectations, aspirations, mutual trust and respect are all underpinned by a 
warm, nurturing ethos.

The role will involve working in the school office as the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and 
other stakeholders so will be an ambassador for the school.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role will be to: 

-  Provide administrative support for the Senior Leadership Team
-  Manage the school office and the administrative assistant
-  Clerk for the  School Academy Council
-  Lead on the Health and Safety Admin
-  Be the data protection lead at the school
-  Lead on maintaining and updating of Arbor
-  Support the Educational Visits Co-ordinator with all trips

The successful applicant will be warmly welcomed into our Trust partnership and able to access a myriad of 
opportunities and experiences that will support personal and professional growth. 

What we can offer you: 

• The opportunity to work in settings which benefit from being part of a multi-academy trust that is large 
  enough to effectively support schools but small enough to know and care for them individually, and the 
  people who work and learn within them, well. We take staff wellbeing seriously.
• A competitive salary and longer school holidays than maintained schools, including a two- week October 
  half-term break
• A variety of career pathways and bespoke professional development, including a thorough and tailored 
  induction, performance development with a linked Line Manager, network groups, face to face and e-learning. 
  We invest in people
• Supportive colleagues who are committed to the #oneteam ethos.
• Opportunities to observe and ask questions of colleagues and to ‘give things a try’. We encourage innovation, 
  research, bravery and development
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Recognition of continuous service with Local Authorities and other Academy Trusts
• CEO Awards to recognise those amazing everyday achievements
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, cycle to work scheme and ongoing discount offers at Halfords and Tredz
• Electric car charging facility
• The ability to be the change within the community that you will work in

The successful applicant will: 

• Be committed to the children and always put them first
  
• Have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and within a team
• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office , and knowledge in the Arbor MIS system would be 
  advantageous  (training can be provided)
• Have first aid training (or willingness to complete it)
  
• Have risk assessor training (or a willingness to complete it)
• Feel an affinity with our vision and values
• Have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills
• Actively participate in regular training and development
• Exhibit their commitment to maintaining a robust culture of safeguarding
• Maintain confidentiality and an understanding of data protection

Has this role got your name on it?

If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a tour of the base setting, please contact the school 
directly: info.hps@ilpartnership.org

To apply please go to MyNewTerm on this link:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139947/EDV-2024-HPS-10623

Early application is encouraged as we anticipate significant interest and therefore reserve the right to interview 
exceptional candidates prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and 
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment 
and selection practices reflect this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of 
this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation 
of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.

As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, 
the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches 
can be found within our Recruitment Policy.