What is the job role?

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 15 days

Actual Salary: £16,962 - £18,000 pro rata per annum

Full time equivalent salary: £18,933 - £20,092 per annum

Required: As soon as possible

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Administrative Officer with excellent customer service, organisational and interpersonal skills to join the school’s team of office support staff.

The role will support the day to day operational running of the school’s administrative team, assist in the planning of school events, pupil attendance, liaising with parents/carers, and administration for school trips and a variety of other administration duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills including familiarity with IT systems such as; internet applications, Word, Excel, and Outlook and be able to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines.

Hardworking and reliable, you will ideally have recent experience of working within an administration environment and strive to deliver the highest standards of customer service. Previous experience of working within an environment with children would be advantageous but not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills

• Has exceptional administration skills and can prioritise workloads

• Is flexible and can adapt to changing situations in this very demanding role

• Has a high level of knowledge and thorough understanding of ICT and software packages

• Experience of using SIMS is desirable but full training will be given

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry with a vision ‘Living life in all its fullness’.  As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team

• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training

• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors

• A focus on staff well-being and mental health including counselling, a full time chaplain, a Trust wellbeing group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment

• A wide range of trips and visits including international ones

• Time off during the school holidays (term time only role)

• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff

• Employee Benefits programme providing staff access to a range of discounts and shopping vouchers. 

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email mailto:recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am, Monday 4th January 2021http://mailto:recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Interview date: Monday 11th January 2021

Information for candidates

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals).  We particularly welcome applications from those which are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and male candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Coventry City Council