BLUE COAT CHURCH OF ENGLAND INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS' FEDERATION
Believing, Celebrating, Succeeding

School Administrator

Permanent
Main scale G3 pt4 – pt6 £24,404 – £25,183 (pro rata) actual salary £20,991.57 - £21,655.34
37 hours per week term time only
To start January 2025

We are a Federation of the Blue Coat Infant and Junior schools.  The two schools share a commitment to high standards and a strong Christian ethos.  We enjoy excellent support from our parents and the schools successfully serve their multi-faith community.  Both schools are three form entry and there are over 650 children attending the two schools.

The Governors are looking to appoint a highly effective Office Administrator to start in January 2025. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the school's administrative functions. You will manage the reception area, coordinate office systems, and support the Executive Head and the leadership team, contributing to a professional and efficient service. Your role will be essential in maintaining effective communication with parents, staff, and visitors, while ensuring all administrative processes run efficiently.

You will need experience in a similar role, excellent organisational and customer service skills, be able to prioritise and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision. 

You should have excellent IT skills and have experience of Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of the Arbor information management system would be desirable but not essential.

The Federation provides a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to the needs of individual staff at all stages of their careers.  There is a package of employee benefits available for all Blue Coat Federation employees.

Appointment is subject to DBS enhanced clearance plus 2 suitable professional references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Should you be interested in applying please visit our website www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk and download the Job Description and Application form, CVs will not be accepted.

Please return all applications to:-               

Mrs. L. Harper, Federation Business Manager, Blue Coat Church of England (Aided) Infant and Junior Schools’ Federation, Springhill Road, Walsall, WS1 2LP Email:- lharper@bluecoatfederation.co.uk.

Telephone: 01922 720921     

Federation website: www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk 

Last date for receipt of completed applications: 12pm Monday 9th December, 2024