Academy Administrator, Part Time

**Endike Academy is now recruiting for a Part Time Academy Administrator. **If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

**This is based over two schools on a weekly basis - Ainthorpe (2 days) and Endike (3 days)**

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

**About the role**

This is based over two schools on a weekly basis - Ainthorpe (2 days) and Endike (3 days)

Part time, Permanent, 25 hours per week.
- This is a key role within the Academy to work alongside the Senior Administrator and/or Academy Operations Manager (AOM) to provide competent clerical, administrative and secretarial support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and wider team. The post holder will be primarily responsible for communicating with the Principal, SLT, Parents and Carers, DRET Head Office team and third party suppliers and contractors.
- To provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner.
- To support the Principal and support the wider staff team as appropriate.
- To support the Principal and SLT with coordinating events including, but not limited to, Opening Evenings, Parents Evenings and Music Concerts.
- To respond to reports of accidents and injuries and escalate legal claims where appropriate.
- To provide a ‘keyboard resource’ including: typing letters, building and maintaining records and preparing files to support the staff team to meet internal and external deadlines as required.
- To undertake general administration duties including photocopying, scanning and filing and front of house reception presence.

**Salary & Benefits**
- NJC 2, £18,516.00 FTE (plus additional £1,900 per annum pro rata increase pending )
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Rewards and Recognition Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme

**Who we are looking for**
- Educated to GCSE-level/NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
- To be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
- Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
- Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
- Able work under your own initiative and deal with demands of large and diverse Parent/Carer population.
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Able to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the Academy.
- Willingness to ensure that equal opportunities are promoted and developed within the Academy.
- Able to promote inclusion at all levels.
- Able to organise and motivate staff at all levels.

**About the Academies**

Endike Primary Academy is situated in the North of Hull and takes children from Foundation Stage through to the age of 11.

At Ainthorpe we work hard, have fun and make people smile whilst ensuring equal opportunities for all our pupils.

We see diversity as a great strength and are committed to making children feel proud of their identity.

Ainthorpe is a happy and safe learning environment. OFSTED stated that we are; ‘friendly, have pleasant relationships with adults and their peers and are supportive of one another.’

**About The David Ross Education Trust**

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout