Office Administrator

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you!

The Role- Office Administrator (HVT Vacancy Reference: HVT 0253)

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective Office Administrator to work within our School Office who will be able to make a positive contribution to the continuing development of our school.

Reporting directly to the School Office Manager you will be responsible for providing an effective and robust front of house service and admin support to the school, adhering to safeguarding regulations at all times.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with a range of colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors to the school

• School office experience desirable but not essential
• Ability to use relevant technology and equipment e.g. computer/keyboard/photocopier 
• Have accurate literacy skills
• Good organising, planning and prioritising skills
• Excellent telephone manner and first class professionalism in meeting visitors
• Flexible and supportive approach to the range of duties required

You will be appointed on Grade 4 working 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Your working pattern will be Monday to Friday working 12.00pm – 4.00pm every day, however you may be required to work your contracted hours between the school score hours of 8.30am – 5.00pm.

The actual pro rate salary range is £8,971-£9,150 per annum.

All applicants will need to complete and return an application form and monitoring form to Gina Doveston via email Gdoveston@priory.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 26^th September 2021

Shortlisting: Week commencing 27^th September 2021

Interviews:  Week commencing 27^th September 2021

Additional Information:

Priory Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, TRA Teacher Services, Qualification and ID Checks.