Job Reference #

EDV/2024/OFA/09106

Location

Cradley Heath, Staffordshire, B64 6QU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£16,507.79 - £17,061.75 Annually (Actual)
Grade 2 SCP 3-5 (£22,737 - £23,500 FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, 12th Aug 2024

Start Date

ASAP pending pre-recruitment checks

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 14th August 2024

About this Role

Ormiston Forge Academy are looking to recruit an experienced, ambitious and motivated individual to carry out a key administration position dealing with all aspects of academy administration. The successful candidate will be a key frontline member of staff and effectively ‘the face of Forge’ in welcoming visitors to the academy.

You must have a solid understanding of how to work effectively in a busy administrative based environment in order to support the team and the Principal with a wide range of administrative based duties.

Qualifications required

To be considered for the post you must have achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade A to C (or equivalent) passes in maths and English.
First aid training will need to be undertaken if an appropriate First Aid qualification is not already held.

Requirements

GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and maths.
Excellent IT skills, especially Excel.
Excellent communication skills and organisational skills.
Experience with handling cash and record keeping
A desire to have a career within administration.
Strong desire to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
A relentless approach to giving parents and stakeholders the best customer service.

Personal qualities

Enjoy working as part of a team but willingness to use initiative
Flexible approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Connor Lawrence, Business Manager, on 01384 566598 or email connor.lawrence@oatforge.co.uk

Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

1 Jobs in Cradley, Heath, United Kingdom (UK)

Office Administrator

Ormiston Forge Academy