Admin Officer

Salary	£19,554 – £21,166 pro rata
Contract type	Permanent
Start Date	As soon as possible (subject to pre-employment checks)
Reporting to	Head of School/Executive Principal
Working commitment	37 hours, Term Time plus training days
Closing Date	Wednesday 11th September 2019

Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with nineteen Academies and five Free Schools in pre-opening.  We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Education sectors, working with students with challenging behaviour and Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).  As such, we work with some of the most challenging young people in the system.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a well-organised, multi-skilled individual who will prove to be the best possible role model for other staff members, stakeholders and visitors alike.
• Have a great passion for helping to drive the schools forward.
• Be committed to leading on and enhancing systems.
• Build on current practices that are already imbedded and work alongside wider Trust employees.
• Be committed to supporting the teaching team in raising standards for all children.
• Have exceptionally high and unwavering expectations of themselves, children and colleagues.
• Consider themselves to be professional, enthusiastic and creative.
• Be committed to working within a co-operative ethos at all times.

You will benefit from:

• Working with each and every one of our wonderful children.
• Working alongside our supportive parents/carers and local communities.
• Working within a deeply committed, forward thinking and innovative Leadership Team.
• Joining a multitalented teaching and support staff team who are all committed to
• providing only excellence for our children.
• Joining a Trust that is committed to your professional and personal development.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

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