School Office Administrators X 3 (Lapal Primary, Priory Primary and Woodside Primary

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.

The Trust is looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic highly motivated individuals to join our administration teams at Lapal Primary School, Woodside Primary School and Priory Primary School.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have experience of working in a busy office dealing with multi different tasks
• Have experience of dealing with a variety of people at different levels.
• Have proven administrative experience.
• Can demonstrate excellent Finance and IT skills.
• Have accurate literacy skills.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team leader and member.
• Show a commitment to professional standards and the Safeguarding agenda.

We can offer you:

• Highly motivated staff
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning

The Roles

Lapal Primary School – Grade 4 Finance/Admin Officer - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. Actual pro rated salary £16,153

Vacancy Code: HVT0028

Based at Lapal Primary School in Halesowen you will work under the guidance of the Office Manager providing finance and administration support to the school. You will have two years or more experience of accounting/financial record keeping including ordering, processing, payment of invoices, cash handling and reconciliation. In addition, you will be first point of contact dealing with a variety of enquires from parents, visitors and suppliers.

You will be appointed on a permanent contract.

Priory Primary School – Grade 4 Administration Officer – 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. Actual Pro rated salary £14,188

Vacancy Code: HVT0029

Based at Priory Primary School in Dudley you will work under the guidance of the Office Manager providing administration support to the school. You will be a skilled administrator preferably with front-line experience of working in a busy school environment.  You will need to have excellent communication skills, be flexible, be able to work effectively in a team and have excellent IT skills including a good knowledge of both Word and Excel.

You will be appointed on a permanent contract.

Woodside Primary School – Grade 4 Administration/Attendance Officer – 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. Actual Pro rated salary £7,640

Vacancy Code: HVT0030

Based at Woodside Primary School in Dudley you will work under the guidance of the Office Manager providing administration support to the school. You will be a skilled administrator preferably with front-line experience of working in a busy school environment and dealing with school attendance.  You will need to have excellent communication skills, be flexible, be able to work effectively in a team and have excellent IT skills including a good knowledge of both Word and Excel.

You will be appointed on a Fixed Term contract covering a period of Maternity. The contract will end once the substantive post holder returns.

Applications

To apply, please complete an application form available online or by emailing info@halesvalleytrust.org.uk

Please clearly quote the vacancy you are applying for on the application form.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 18^th October 2019

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

If you have any questions about the roles please contact Mrs Racheal Jones or Mrs Rachel Evans on 01384 815633.

Additional Information:

It is a requirement that all our staff have an enhanced DBS check as Hales Valley Trust is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils and staff.  All appointments are subject to detailed and satisfactory references and health check being received.