Academy Administrator
Application closing date: Midday, Monday 17th February 2025
Interview to be held week commencing: 24th February 2025
To commence as soon as possible
Contract type: 30 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm, term time only plus PD days
Contact term: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 Point 6 -7 £25,183 -£25,584 per annum, pro rata (actual Salary: £17,485 - £17,763 per annum)
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, talented and skilled professional to join our Business Management and Administration team to provide proficient clerical and administrative support to the academy.
We are seeking applications from candidates who:
- Have excellent customer care skills, a “can do” approach and can demonstrate a professional approach in greeting customers at all levels internally and externally and working with others.
- Are competent in dealing professionally with visitors and safeguarding the Academy.
- Can use Microsoft Office and other computerised systems (i.e. Bromcom, Inventry, Parentmail, FMS Accounting database and Microsoft Word & Excel) to accurately record, retrieve, store and present large amounts of data.
- Possess the ability to use office equipment and ability to assist staff and students in the reproduction of materials to include bulk photocopying, laminating and stapling.
- Are confident in raising whole school purchase orders onto the FMS accounting database, liaising with suppliers and monitoring delivery of ordered items and arranging returns as necessary.
- Are proficient with social media platforms and willing to become the social media champion for the academy uploading news articles relevant to Lakelands students and parents and items of interest.
- Are first aid trained or willing to undertake a first aid training course and to become the first aid co-ordinator for the academy.
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
To apply for this position or for more information please contact Alison Skone or Hannah Young on 01691 622543. Please send your completed application form to finance@lakelandsacademy.org.uk