Are you interested in transforming children's lives, making a difference in our community and looking to join our team for your next steps? This is an exciting opportunity at Venture Academy that requires enthusiastic and passionate individuals with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.

We are looking for a Administrative Support & Reprographics Technician to administrative support as a part of the wider team in directed areas across the academy to facilitate the smooth running of the academy.

The role is based on working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8-4, for 41 working weeks (school term time plus 3 weeks).

Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy (Ofsted May 2013) where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued.  We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our team to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our commitment to personalised CPD, participation on programs through our Ignite Training offer and in partnerships beyond Venture.

Our students demonstrate a love of learning and our community is built on a sense of respect and partnership for one another.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?  Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 

Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 

Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

About you

There many tasks to undertake within the reprographics role including, production of documents and resources, eg  photocopying, collation, binding, laminating etc. On a daily basis you will be providing a range of administration support as part of the team. This will include a wide range of both paper and IT based roles. 

The ideal candidate will;

• be an excellent communicator with a high level of accuracy, good attention to detail and excellent written skills
• have a high level of IT skills, in particular in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• have excellent organisation skills with experience of delivering to tight deadlines under pressure in a busy environment
• have a willingness to work collaboratively with staff and support them effectively and with sensitivity

This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Venture Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.

Please apply by the closing date of 22 April 2025, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Venture 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