School Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

The Spencer Academies Trust is a medium sized Trust which exists to make sure that every child, regardless of background, has access to a great education and real choices in life. Our successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. Our mission statement for the Trust reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools:

“To improve the life chances of children and young people by challenging and supporting all schools within the Trust on their journey to and beyond outstanding”.

Our highly-successful network of 10 schools (3 Secondary and 7 Primary) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire. Dame Susan Jowett is the Chief Executive Officer. Fraser Mitchell is the secondary education lead and Angela O’ Brien leads primary education. All three are National Leaders of Education.

Sunnyside Spencer Academy is looking to appoint a School Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join our efficient friendly team as soon as possible. This is a permanent position for 24 hours a week, plus there may be a requirement to work up to 3 weeks during school holidays. You should hold a minimum of grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English. Hours 24 per week term time only, 8.30am to 5.00pm (including an unpaid 30-minute lunch break) Wednesday-Friday (flexible). 

Previous office experience is essential to this role. School office experience desirable.

You must be an excellent communicator, friendly, organised, professional, have competent IT skills and be able to multi task. The role also requires a high degree of confidentiality.

You will need to be flexible to respond to the changing needs of a school office and an extremely busy reception.

Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.

An informal visit to the school is warmly welcomed.  Please call the School Office on (0115 917 4310) to arrange a convenient date and time. We would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply:

Please refer to our Trust website for further details and applications will only be accepted through our online application portal http://vacancies.spenceracademiestrust.co.uk/

Closing Date: Monday 23rd January 2017 – 12 noon
Interviews will be held on Friday 27th January 2017.

In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview

The Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks.