Lead Administration Officer - Shirley Infant and Junior Schools

Job Introduction

ROLE:  Lead Administration Officer

SCHOOL:  Shirley Infant and Junior School

HOURS:  37 hours per week; Mon-Fri; term time plus one week.

SALARY:  Grade 7 - £31,067 – £35,234 FTE; actual salary £27,362 – £31,033)

CLOSING DATE:  Wednesday 22^nd January 2025

INTERVIEW DATE:  Monday 3^rd February 2025

START DATE:  February/March 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our friendly office team. You will lead the effective administration of the school office and support the strategic work of the School Business Manager. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support, maintain key systems and records, and ensure the smooth running of the school's administrative functions. We would expect the successful candidate to take on or grow into line management responsibilities with appropriate training.

Shirley Infant and Junior Schools are oversubscribed three-form entry schools that together form a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to our students. We are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative environment for both staff and pupils. 

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) is a large, fast-paced Trust that currently has 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked into 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do.  We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What about Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child.  By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO: 

• Has experience working a school or office environment (managerial experience desirable)
• Has experience of online management systems, such as Bromcom
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and can prioritise tasks in a busy environment
• Manages challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Has excellent communications skills with a variety of stakeholders
• Understands the need for high levels of confidentiality
• Can contribute to a strong safeguarding culture within the school
• Has GCSEs in English and Maths (relevant qualifications in administration, HR or finance desirable)

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A highly experienced, supportive administrative team 
• Excellent CPD opportunities and training and development programmes
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor 
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found at Job Vacancies - Shirley Infant School or Job Vacancies - Shirley Junior School and return to Mrs Bree Enemark, bree.enemark@shirleyschools.co.uk 

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.  Please note, any candidates requesting a tour will be asked for their current place of work which will allow the school to verify, where possible, the name and place of work given.  Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.

Successful candidates will be subject to online searches.

THE JEFFERYS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP:

The Jefferys Education Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.

SAFEGUARDING:

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, including online searches.