Administrative Officer (Maternity cover)

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Officer to join Orion Academy, for maternity cover on a fixed term contract for up to 12 months.

The successful candidate will be a well-organised and competent individual, who is capable of achieving quality outcomes while dealing with competing demands. You will have excellent administration, organisation, and IT skills, and you will enjoy working on projects within a busy and friendly team.

About the Role

Some responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative and confidential support to colleagues and manage complex administrative procedures and processes.
• Take a role in planning, development, design, organisation and monitoring of support systems/procedures/policies.
• Take on specific tasks and initiatives in order to meet the needs of the Academy.
• Responsibility for operational areas of the academy (medical)
• Administering medication or carrying out complex care procedures in line with individual protocols after training by the school nurse.
• Ensure the school is meeting Health and Safety standards in accordance with the requirements from the Local Authority and the Health and Safety Executive.
• Provide PA and secretarial support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Deal with incoming, and making, telephone calls
• Produce and respond to a variety of complex correspondence.
• Undertake word processing and other complex IT based tasks, such as correspondence, reports, newsletters, spreadsheets, bespoke IT packages

More information about the job role can be found here

About You

• Have a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or equivalent) in mathematics and English
• Knowledge of software packages and applications including Microsoft Word Excel, internet, email
• Experience of an administration role
• Experience working in a team and on own initiative
• Experience prioritising workload
• Experience monitoring and managing resources, materials and equipment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
• Able to cope with interruptions and remain calm under pressures
• Able to work to tight deadlines, handling a demanding workload and prioritising appropriately
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision

About Us

Orion Academy currently offers places to 83 students, and the roll of the school will rise steadily over the next three years to cater for 108 students, aged from 10 to 18 years. Students attend from throughout the county, and transfer from our SEND feeder school, Orion Academy, and from mainstream primary and secondary schools. All students who attend Orion Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan, which describes their special needs and drives their educational provision.

Benefits of working at Orion Academy, part of The Gallery Trust

• Perkbox membership
• Access to LGPS pension linked to salary life assurance
• Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work Wellbeing
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please email an application form to recruitment@orionacademy.co.uk

Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 13th January 2025

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.