This is a key role within the Academy to work alongside the Senior Administrator to provide competent clerical, administrative and secretarial support to the senior leadership team (SLT) and wider team.
To provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner.
To support the Principal and SLT with coordinating events including, but not limited to, Opening Evenings, Parents Evenings and Music Concerts.
To provide a ‘keyboard resource’ including: typing letters, building and maintaining records and preparing files to support the staff team to meet internal and external deadlines as required.
Undertake general administration duties including photocopying, scanning and filing and front of house reception presence.
Support with the coordination of often confidential meetings as agreed with the Principal and SLT.
Communicate with Parents and Carers verbally and via written letters, e-mails and ‘Bromcom’ messages.
Liaise with the Principal, SLT, Staff, and Head Office teams to communicate and bring matters to resolution.
Further details can be found in the Job Description/Person Specification.
37 hours per week, permanent 39 week term time contract.
About our Academy
Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible.
Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.
Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.
Salary & Benefits
Who we are looking for
Educated to GCSE-level/NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
To be a skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Able to maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
Able work under your own initiative and deal with demands of large and diverse Parent/Carer population.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
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 are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
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.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
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.
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 them.
Apply now
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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.
