Senior Administrator

Barnes Wallis Academy is now recruiting for a Senior Administrator. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the Role

This is an important role, supporting both the Central School Operations Team and Academy Operations Manager. The role holder will be responsible for leading non-educational functions of the Academy including Administration, Finance and Compliance, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community that is student centered with a focus on shaping young people for successful futures.

• Provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner
• Undertake a range of financial procedures, including placing orders, invoicing, preparation of cheques, banking cash, issuing receipts, reconciling petty cash and dealing with supplier queries.
• Undertake HR administration, such as processing DBS checks.
• Provide meeting support for the Principal and SLT

37 hours per week, 42 weeks per annum, permanent

About the Academy

Barnes Wallis Academy is an Ofsted rated Good academy located in Tattershall Lincolnshire.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC8, FTE £25,992 per annum, £24,587 pro rata per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for,

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded with previous experience of working in a busy school environment at Leadership level or wanting that next step up the promotion ladder and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

• Maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Work under your own initiative and deal with demands of a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people across the Trust.
• Willingness to ensure that equal opportunities are promoted and developed across the Trust.
• Promote inclusion at all levels.
• Able to organise, lead and motivate staff at all levels
• Experience of working in a demanding role
• Experience of organising meetings.
• Experience of extensive, ever-changing demands.
• Experience of financial management

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.