Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Administrative Assistant at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. This role offers an opportunity to work in close partnership with the whole school to ensure that standards across the school are outstanding.
How to apply
Applications must be made through SAMPeople Recruit, please follow the link below:
https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0733

ACTUAL PRO-RATA SALARY: £22,904 - £24,413 (PART TIME FIGURES VARY)

Co-op Academy Belle Vue opened in September 2021 as the newest secondary school in the Co-op Academies Trust, and is built upon the shared values and ‘ways of being’ that underpin all Co-op Academies ; Be yourself, always - Do what matters most - Show you care - and Succeed together.
Co-op Academy Belle Vue offers something a little different from other schools, whether that be the structure of the day, our investment in technology, or our diverse and exciting ‘electives programme’.
When we opened our doors to our first cohort of staff and students, we welcomed a new generation of Co-op pioneers, and together we have built something really special. Although the academy started its life in brand new, custom-built accommodation on the site of Co-op Connell College, we have now moved into our new state of the art academy building on Hyde Road.
Our new building represents not just bricks and mortar, but an investment in the future of our students and community. We are excited to offer our students access to the latest resources and technology, and to provide them with an inspiring and dynamic learning environment. As we join our new community we will continue to empower our students to think creatively, to collaborate, and to achieve their full potential. We will strive to foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity, where every student feels safe, valued and supported
Cooperation, community, ambition, achievement, respect, responsibility, endeavour, and enjoyment are all key elements in the role of leading personal development at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. As a member of our team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Academy’s sponsor, The Co-op Group, and to be part of a supportive network of talented colleagues within the Co-op Academies Trust.
At Co-op Academy Belle Vue, we are committed to creating something special, a culture of high expectations with the ways of being and our CARE principles at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students and to foster a community where everyone feels valued and supported. To achieve this, we are looking for an expert in this field, someone who will lead and model excellence consistently. You will be dedicated to creating an environment where students feel inspired to learn, where teachers feel supported to teach, and where everyone feels invested in the success of the school.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the academy, including welcoming parents & visitors, answering telephones, making outbound calls, assisting in running the main reception desk and the student reception desk and providing general admin support as needed.

Key accountabilities (and specific duties / responsibilities):

• To receive visitors to the academy (including identity and safeguarding checks), and to communicate the values and principles of the academy to all staff, students, parents, carers, visitors, outside agencies and the wider community, including answering general telephone and face to face enquiries.
• To make outbound calls as required, including booking student transport and calling parents
• To administer the parent messaging system, monitoring incoming messages and sending communications as required
• To assist with student first aid and welfare duties, including looking after sick students and liaising with parents and staff etc.
• To undertake routine clerical and administrative support duties on behalf of the academy Senior Leadership Team, via the Office Manager, in relation to the organisation of academy activities.
• To provide general clerical and administrative support, for example, reprographics, photocopying, filing, emailing/faxing, completing standard forms and returns to MCC and outside agencies and responding to routine correspondence.
• To maintain and update all administrative and information systems and processes as
• required, including retrieving and collating information to ensure delivery of a high level administrative service.
• To produce lists, information and data as required, for example, students’ data and to maintain and collate student reports.
• To assist with academy administrative duties relating to examination invigilation where appropriate.
• To collect and distribute incoming mail, dispatch outgoing mail as appropriate.
• To assist in the administration of academy registration and attendance procedures in line with statutory requirements.
• To attend evening events on request.
• To operate relevant equipment and ICT packages (for example Google Suite, word, excel, databases, email, internet).
• To retrieve information from the academy MIS and update as required..
• To maintain records of stationery supplies and stock, cataloguing and distributing and ordering stock and equipment as required.
• To provide general advice and guidance to staff, students and others.
• Use initiative in time management to organise your own workload in order to meet deadlines.
• To provide cover for other administrative colleagues when required.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise.
• To be aware of and support equality, diversity and inclusion
• To contribute to the overall values and principles of the academy.
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Help to identify your own personal development needs and to participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Other

• The postholder will be subject to performance objectives, which will be agreed and reviewed annually.
• The postholder is expected to carry out such other duties (commensurate with the post) as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of Academy. This will include administration for the SENDCO.
• The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
• The person undertaking this post is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Academy. The postholder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions, including extra-curricular activities, are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.
Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.
“Co-op Academies Trust, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf”
How to apply
Applications must be made through SAMPeople Recruit, please follow the link below:
https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0733
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £22,904.00-£24,413.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester M12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have proven experience within the last 2 years in an

administrative setting ?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In perso

• To receive visitors to the academy (including identity and safeguarding checks), and to communicate the values and principles of the academy to all staff, students, parents, carers, visitors, outside agencies and the wider community, including answering general telephone and face to face enquiries.
• To make outbound calls as required, including booking student transport and calling parents
• To administer the parent messaging system, monitoring incoming messages and sending communications as required
• To assist with student first aid and welfare duties, including looking after sick students and liaising with parents and staff etc.
• To undertake routine clerical and administrative support duties on behalf of the academy Senior Leadership Team, via the Office Manager, in relation to the organisation of academy activities.
• To provide general clerical and administrative support, for example, reprographics, photocopying, filing, emailing/faxing, completing standard forms and returns to MCC and outside agencies and responding to routine correspondence.
• To maintain and update all administrative and information systems and processes as
• required, including retrieving and collating information to ensure delivery of a high level administrative service.
• To produce lists, information and data as required, for example, students’ data and to maintain and collate student reports.
• To assist with academy administrative duties relating to examination invigilation where appropriate.
• To collect and distribute incoming mail, dispatch outgoing mail as appropriate.
• To assist in the administration of academy registration and attendance procedures in line with statutory requirements.
• To attend evening events on request.
• To operate relevant equipment and ICT packages (for example Google Suite, word, excel, databases, email, internet).
• To retrieve information from the academy MIS and update as required..
• To maintain records of stationery supplies and stock, cataloguing and distributing and ordering stock and equipment as required.
• To provide general advice and guidance to staff, students and others.
• Use initiative in time management to organise your own workload in order to meet deadlines.
• To provide cover for other administrative colleagues when required.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise.
• To be aware of and support equality, diversity and inclusion
• To contribute to the overall values and principles of the academy.
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Help to identify your own personal development needs and to participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required