Senior Administrator

Salary:                               Grade 6, Point 16; Actual Salary £27,200

Hours & Contract:           Full Time, 52 weeks per annum, 37 hours per week

Location:                           Corby Business Academy

Closing Date:                   9:00am Thursday 15 August 2024

Interview Date:                Wednesday 21 August 2024

We are searching for an outstanding Administrator who relishes a fast-paced role with ever changing priorities. Your focus is always the Academy and the needs of the students and it is at the very heart of all you do; you will lead a team who supports this value. The successful applicant will have excellent administration and social media skills coupled with team work to support the needs of the Academy. 

About the role 

The successful applicant will be an individual who doesn’t need day to day direction but can work autonomously supporting the very needs of the Academy. The role includes line management responsibility for Business Support Administration Team. You will be the first point of contact to deal with and to respond effectively to complex and sensitive queries from internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for Community Communications, Social Media, financial administration, health and safety administration, student administration and all other business support administration. The Academy is fast-paced with competing deadlines and shifting priorities. This would suit someone who is adaptable, flexible with an absolute can-do approach to the workload. It would play to your strengths of efficiency, exemplary interpersonal skills, with a customer-focussed approach and your strong team working skills. Due to the busy nature of this role, it is important that the individual is able to remain calm in the most challenging situations, with a positive demeanour.

About Corby Business Academy 

Corby Business Academy is a school committed to providing the very best for the community it serves. We have already undergone significant change in recent years under new leadership and our goals for further development remain ambitious. We work relentlessly in providing a high quality broad and balanced curriculum with stimulating learning experiences for all our students.

This is underpinned by our strong sense of common purpose that is palpable in the Academy’s day to day operation. We aim to actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Our staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

In April 2023 the Academy was judged to be GOOD in all areas by OFSTED, who highlighted that:

“Leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct, which is having a positive impact. Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lesson changeover times and at breaktimes, the school is calm and orderly”

What we can offer you 

• The support of a cohesive and committed team of staff who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations
• A hot or cold breakfast and lunch each day term time
• Lifestyle discounts for major high street retailers
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Childcare Vouchers, discounted BWT childcare facilities, Bike2Work, Car leasing
• Access to Your Care and Well-being Programme including counselling for mental health, physical, financial or personal; 24/7 online GP services for you and your family, Health Cash Plan for dentist, optician, physiotherapist etc
• Family Friendly policies including but not limited to; Maternity & Paternity leave, flexible working and discretionary leave, annual well-being day
• Pension Scheme; death in service benefit if contributing to a pension scheme
• Generous Finder’s Fee – BWT Referral Scheme
• Option to purchase additional holiday if you work 52 weeks per year

About Brooke Weston Trust 

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. 

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. 

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School. 

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.  

How to Apply  

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application!  Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found in the applicant information pack on our website or by telephoning 01536 303120 

Safer Recruitment 

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google. 

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here -Safeguarding and Child Protection.

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.