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Dartmoor
Multi Academy Trust was created in
January 2018 based on a shared vision, embracing both the Co-operative values
and those of our Church of England schools.
We are excited about the opportunities that such a cross phase Trust is
able to offer our communities and we are committed to create an ambitious,
forward thinking learning environment for all our pupils, students and staff.
There will be opportunities for everyone connected to the Trust to grow and
develop and therefore fulfil their ambitions. We welcome your interest in
joining our vibrant family of schools that this exciting opportunity brings.
The trust is currently made up of 3 secondary schools, 15 primary schools, and
an all-through specialist SEMH school in our Trust, helping just under 5000
children and 850 staff to thrive – this is a truly exciting Trust to be
involved with.
Our network of schools is driven by a
shared vision of excellence, creativity, and community engagement. We believe
in fostering an environment where every learner can thrive, and our team plays
a pivotal role in making this vision a reality.
Everyone in our Trust truly matters to us and we have a commitment to continuous professional development and learning for all. Through our innovative myTalent development approach, we want ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their very best.
Main duties and responsibilities:
This role will primarily support the administration of the school, but ensure the smooth running of operations, systems, practices, and events and act as a point of contact for the parents, Trust colleagues and outside agencies.
Person Specification
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Education and Professional Qualifications |
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Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics |
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Further qualification or training in Business Administration, HR or Communications. |
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Good general standards of education and IT skills |
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Evidence of continuous professional development |
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Experience |
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Experience in an administrative environment |
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Successful experience of providing high quality customer service |
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Experience of dealing with the public in person and on the telephone |
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Experience working in a school or academy |
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Knowledge and skills |
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Able to work as part of a team |
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Excellent, numeracy and IT skills |
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Highly effective administrative and organisational skills |
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Knowledge and understanding of the confines of confidential working |
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Excellent keyboard skills/word processing |
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High level of interpersonal skills |
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively |
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Personal attributes |
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Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines |
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Proven ability to think both logically and creatively to prioritise |
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Ability to use initiative to respond to unexpected problems using recognised procedures and policies as a guide |
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Excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills) |
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A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people |
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Ability to work creatively and collaboratively |
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Demonstrably professional, honest and loyal |
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Flexible and open to continuous change |
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Commitment to our pupils and their learning, wellbeing and safety |
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Committed to equality |
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Able to build and maintain successful and purposeful relationships |
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Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance
The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.
You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.
Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity
employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we
receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested,
please submit your application as early as possible.
All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an
Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’
Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.
The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.
Training
Details:
Location: Central
Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY
Purpose: To
provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems
necessary for successful integration into the role.
Training
Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.
Benefits
of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.
Interact with key stakeholders
and team members.
Acquire essential knowledge and
skills to excel in your role.
Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.
Gareth Howells
01837 510337
admintps@dmatschools.org.uk
The Promise School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings: