Admin  Officer 

Pickwick Academy Trust is looking to recruit a permanent Admin Officer based at Longford CE Primary School.

  Required to start: Monday 2nd September 2024

Hours: 37 hours per week, 8.30am – 12.00noon plus 1.00pm to 3.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 12.00noon plus 1.00pm to 2.00pm on Fridays, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).

 Salary: D4, 23,114 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £19,371 per annum)

Longford is a friendly village school, set in beautiful countryside, within short distance of the city of Salisbury. Our school family is caring and committed to ensuring that all pupils flourish. Our small class sizes ensure that we know our children extremely well. We believe in the power of education to change lives for the better. At Longford this involves working in partnership with parents, nurturing the development of the whole child and instilling a love of life-long learning. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced, hardworking, committed, well organised and enthusiastic  Administrative Officer to join our team.

Job Purpose:

·        To support the effective management of the general office so that all aspects of the school’s administration are conducted efficiently.

·        To be responsible for the administration of the School’s Single Central Record in conjunction with the School’s Senior Leadership Team

·        To operate the relevant school computer software, for example Integris, the school information system.

·        To liaise with the Pickwick Academy Trust central support team keeping them informed of any matter at Milton on Stour Primary School that could impact on the Trust.

·        To provide the Pickwick Academy Trust central support team with any information needed to ensure the business of the Trust runs smoothly.

We can offer:

·        A happy school, underpinned by our School values; Caring, Positive and Stimulating

·        Motivated, enthusiastic children who love learning

·        An inclusive school where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed

·        As part of Pickwick Academy Trust we offer excellent training and opportunities in your career at whatever stage

·        For a full list of staff benefits please refer to the attached Applicant Information Pack

The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Interested candidates are required to apply by 12noon on Friday 12th July 2024

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th July 2024

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. 

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Pickwick Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all.  Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

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