Thomas Hall School, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Administrator to join the School to provide direct support to the school leadership team.

Post: Administrator

Location: Thomas Hall School, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD

FTE Salary Range: Plymouth NJC, Grade C pt 5-7 £23,500 - £24,294 per annum pro rata

Actual Salary Range: £20,912 - £21,619

Contract Type: Permanent, full time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Administrator to provide direct support to the school leadership team. They may also be required at times to work as part of a wider admin team that supports the school on a range of administrative duties.

The job involves working within recognised procedures and will include busy reception cover, answering telephone and face-to-face enquiries from a range of stakeholders including parents, staff and students.  General administrative duties including maintenance of manual and computerised records/management systems, financial administration e.g. recording school meals and undertaking specific duties that support the day-to-day administrative operations of the school.

About the successful candidate

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, confident and dedicated person who is very well organised and with a can-do attitude. We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

• NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent qualification or experience
• Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office, photocopier, telephones etc.
• GCSE Mathematics and English – Grade C and above or equivalent
• Be able to maintain up to date website information
• Communicate with parents both written and orally on behalf of SLT
• Confidence in reception cover and have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, students, parents and others)
• Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasional typing
• Experience of manual and computerised record/information systems
• Previous experience of working in a school, whilst is not essential, would be desirable.

About the School

Thomas Hall School is committed to giving all children an engaging and enriching educational experience. We provide a richly diverse and connected school environment, representative of the world that our pupils will enter. Our pupils mature into individuals who are ambitious, open-minded and confident. Along with our academic pathway, we also take care to support individual character formation and wellbeing through The Thomas Hall Way.

Each pupil at our school is celebrated for their individual talents. For our pupils’, school is about exploring strengths and developing academic and personal skills that will ensure that every child is well prepared for the quickly changing world that awaits them. It is our promise that we will create an environment of community, collaboration and challenge. 

The Thomas Hall grounds, on the outskirts of Exeter, offer a site of inspiring natural beauty.  Our main building  was built in the 1600s, with established woodland surrounding the main campus area. The building was part of Exeter University’s Duryard Halls of Residence for nearly 100 years before becoming a school.  In 2023, Thomas Hall School joined Reach South Academy Trust.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Wednesday, 7th August 2024

Interview Date:  Interviews will be held in August 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.