About Us
Our aim is to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enjoyable education that ensures each child succeeds academically, physically and emotionally - preparing them for life in an ever-changing world. We have identified six shared values, which we develop with the children throughout the academic year: Respect, Unity, Cooperation, Aspiration, Responsibility and Integrity. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for our children. This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the improving outcomes our children have achieved in each year. Our knowledge rich curriculum has been designed to challenge and inspire the children; exposing them to a wide variety of exciting experiences including visits, events, sports, music and drama but also time to reflect and respond. As a result, our children develop excellent behaviour and social skills while they learn. We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation which combines 50 primary, secondary and all-through academies across London. As part of a thriving community of schools we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support and challenge each other as we grow together.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking a lead role in the planning, development, design, organisation and monitoring of support systems, procedures and policies
- Line management within the administrative team, holding regular team meetings and undertaking recruitment, induction, appraisal, training and mentoring responsibilities
- Leading in the development and maintenance of record/information systems
- Detailed analysis and evaluation of data, producing detailed reports/information
- Producing and responding to complex correspondence
- Overseeing annual and in-year admissions procedures
- Providing organisational and complex advisory support to the Governing Body
- Managing complex administrative procedures.
- Completion and submission of complex forms, returns etc., including those to outside agencies
- Selection and management of resources
- Providing advice and guidance to staff and others on complex issues
- Leading in the marketing and promotion of the school
- Present the professional and welcoming face of the Academy to all visitors, staff and students
- Ensuring all visitors for the Principal are welcomed and catered for in a professional manner
- Ensuring all correspondence to the Principal is managed efficiently and accurately.
- Supporting in negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts and tenders
- Managing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures
- Overseeing and implementing financial processes, including debt recovery
- Work with the Principal and Harris Federation finance team in the preparation, general supervision and maintenance of the academy budget
- Supporting the finance officer with maintenance of the Academy Fund and associated banking services
- Maintaining robust processes with regard to pupil data
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Several years' experience working in an office environment at senior level
- Experience of using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience of using Bromcom or other MIS
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of using, maintaining and developing administrative systems
- Good understanding of databases, including ability to use database to procedure reports and statistics
- Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.