Administrator

**Salary**

NJC pay scale, Grade C, points 3-5: £24,027-£24,790.

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Job type**

Support Staff - Other

**Location**

Reading

**Job category**

Administration

**Date posted**

24/02/2025

**Job reference**

GST-R0989

We are looking for an **Administrator**. This is an exciting opportunity to join John Madejski Academy and become an integral member of the Admin team

The School is on a rapid trajectory of improvement that will be sustained over many years, it is a chance to be part of something very special. It will support career development and equip you for further development opportunities within the School and within our Trust. We are based in Reading in Berkshire, a culturally rich and bustling area of the country providing good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. This school will be one of the best schools in the country in the near future, and this is an incredible opportunity to join us on the start of our improvement journey.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _‘Always Learning’_.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main Responsibilities:

- Operating as an active member of the school administration team to provide general administrative duties in support of an efficient and effective service for the day to day running of the school.

You will need:

- At least five GCSEs or equivalent which must include at least a Grade C / Grade 4 in Maths and English.
- Previous administrative experience demonstrating strong organisational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills, including attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve to ensure that deadlines are met, whilst working under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Competence to evaluate practices/processes and adapt to, or develop, new ways of working.
- Experience of using, maintaining and developing administrative systems.
- Fast and accurate keyboard skills.
- Ability to use administrative packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google.
- Ability to find solutions to administrative problems.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and filing systems.
- Excellent communication with children and parents/carers.
- Ability to develop good relations with staff, students and the wider school community.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training.
- Understanding of Safeguarding within schools.
- Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school.
- A willingness to develop self and others

What’s in it for you:

- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.