About our Academy

The Arbours Primary Academy is a vibrant, 2 form entry school located in Northampton.

At The Arbours Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well behaved and enthusiastic pupils. Staff here are all encouraged to be ambitious, develop their careers and we aim to provide personalised, professional development to suit the needs of the individual.

The Arbours Primary Academy is an outstanding school.

About the role

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

- Provide general reception and clerical support including answering the telephone, clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks including data input, requiring knowledge of various ICT packages and operation of office equipment

· Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders, collecting monies and undertake basic book keeping, such as for petty cash

 · Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to and deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors, deal with lost property etc.

 · Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g. standard/statutory returns)

 · Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems.

 - First point of contact for sick students, liaise with parents / carers /staff

 · Manage incoming emails and post

 · Assist with arrangements for academy visits and events

 · Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required

 · Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes at meetings

· Administer First Aid, medication, manage medication records, organise student vaccines

· Assist with the arrangements of events and activities

Salary & Benefits

NJC 3 - £24,796  FTE.  £17,659 pro rata based on 30 hours per week, 39 term time weeks contract.

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

Be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Formal Administration Qualification - desirable 

Experience of working within an Administration team.

Experience of working independently with little supervision.

Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.

Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all level

Able work under your own initiative and deal with demands of large and diverse Parent/Carer population

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give.

 Apply now 

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. 

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.  

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. 

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. 

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.