Administration Manager

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm. Lunchbreak is 30 minutes unpaid.

Term time working plus 10 additional days.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Administration Manager, ideally with substantial administration experience (not necessarily in the education sector) to manage two small administration teams at two of our primary academies located a short distance from each other. The successful candidate will enjoy working with young children despite not being classroom based.

You will have outstanding interpersonal skills as a senior member of the support staff team working across and meeting the administrative needs of two sites. The successful candidate will have the ability to oversee a diverse and demanding workload as well as understand the need for confidentiality and compliance with statutory educational requirements at all times.

Reporting to the Headteachers, you will manage the administration service (including recruitment administration) to meet the needs of all stakeholders.

The trust offers first class, personal development opportunities for all staff as well as providing an excellent induction programme. Training will primarily be “on the job”, there is access to another primary Administration Manager for general support and the postholder will join the Administration Manager’s network to share ideas and best practice.

There is also support and guidance from the Central HR & Payroll team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a highly organised individual who has exceptional interpersonal skills and a “can do” attitude;
• Have experience of working in a busy office environment, able to independently meet deadlines;
• Be able to prioritise their own workload, using their own initiative, working well under pressure;
• Ideally have experience of supervising a team;
• Be educated to Maths and English to GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent.

 At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy is one of the eight schools within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield.

• We are a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
• We have a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• We aim to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete an application form via the apply button.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd June 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.