Admin Officer

Post: Admin Officer

Location: Filton Hill Primary School

Contract type: Permanent, Term Time Only, plus 5 INSET days

Hours: 37 Hours per Week (part time hours will also be considered - please specify hours in application).

Pay Scale: Grade 10 £24,702 to £25,979 per annum  (pro rata £21,247 to £22,345)

The Role

We are delighted to be able to share with you an opportunity to apply for the role of Admin Officer at Filton Hill Primary School within the Olympus Academy Trust. This post is a full-time, permanent position but part-time, job share opportunities may be considered.

Filton Hill Primary School is a calm, happy and friendly school with an inclusive culture. They are a one form entry, which gives a real homely, community feel.

You will manage all monetary transactions within the school including purchasing, credit control, staff expenses and generating sales invoices. Therefore, experience in this area would be advantageous but training can be provided.

The right candidate will:

• Be educated to a minimum of GCSE standard Grade 4 or above (or the equivalent) in Maths and English

• Be computer literate

• Have first class communication skills and the ability to build effective/appropriate relationships with children and adults

• Be able to work in a fast paced environment and remain calm under pressure

• Be able to prioritise your own workload

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024 at 9.00am

Please note, the Trust has the discretion to close this advert before the proposed deadline, therefore please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Olympus Academy Trust – Filton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.