Administrator

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 01 July 2024

Location:  Kettering Science Academy

Salary: FTE £23,200 - £23,400 (Actual £20,951- £21,132)

Hours per week:  37 hours, 41 weeks per year

Kettering Science Academy is looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to the join a small but dynamic administration team within the Academy.

The Administrator will be responsible for a range of tasks that will support the effectiveness of the administration team, including:

• -          General office admin and data entry

• -          Administration support to the operational aspects of the Academy such as raising purchase orders

• -          Assisting with school events such as parents evening, careers fairs and open evenings

The ideal candidate will have office or admin experience, be competent using Microsoft Office and will take ownership of their work. You will be expected to action all tasks in a timely manner through effective prioritisation of workload. The ideal candidate will be flexible and have the ability to multitask in a faced paced environment.

This role is term time plus 2 weeks, therefore 41 working weeks per year. You will be required to work an additional 10 days during the summer holiday period. 4 of these days will be dictated by the examination results days, the other 6 days can be more flexible and will be agreed in advance with your Line Manager. 

Your working hours will be 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4.00pm Friday.

What we can offer you

· Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.

· A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.

· A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.

· A full induction programme.

· Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.

About Kettering Science Academy

This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another. 

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey! 

If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted. 

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide. 

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application!

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator. 

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.  

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing date: 01 July 2024

Interview date:  W/C 01 July 2024 & W/C 08 July 2024

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.