Office Administrator

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day), term time only.

Are you ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment? Archway Learning Trust is looking for a driven, enthusiastic, and passionate individual to join our team. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of an organisation dedicated to working together to transform lives.

At Archway Learning Trust, our mission is to collaborate and transform lives through education. Schools are vibrant and ever-evolving places to work, where no two days are the same. We believe in the power of passion, drive and the ability to reprioritise quickly to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

In this varied and exciting role, you will work closely with the Office Manager, providing essential administrative support, ensuring our services are professional, punctual, and of the highest standards. The ideal candidate will be highly organised with excellent administrative skills, an excellent communicator with interpersonal abilities and capability of maintaining composure in a bustling educational setting.

You won’t be alone in this journey. Our centrally managed service across Archway Learning Trust offers opportunities to share best practices, overcome challenges, and develop innovative processes.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• *Access to generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 3rd January 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 8th January 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.