At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school operations and be the friendly face for students, staff, and families.
- Company: Join Castle Batch Primary School, part of The Priory Learning Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Organised, resilient, and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 19328 - 19635 £ per year.
The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Business Support Administrator to work at Castle Batch Primary School Academy. We are looking for a friendly, hardworking, approachable individual to join our team. This front of house role will be the friendly face for pupils, staff, families and visitors to school. The role will support the Headteacher and Academy Operations Manager, covering all aspects of school operations as directed by the Academy Operations Manager. It will suit an enthusiastic individual who is able to multi-task, willing to learn and develop, and is flexible and adaptable in their approach.
If it excites you to be working in a school, in order to provide the best learning environment for children to achieve the best outcomes, we would like to hear from you. We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation about this opportunity prior to application. Please contact claire.powell@cbpsa.theplt.org.uk
About the role
This is a key position designed to ensure the smooth daily operation of the school office, supporting our teaching staff, students, and families. Working closely with the Headteacher and the Academy Operations Manager, you will:
- Act as a central point of contact for all aspects of school operations.
- Support the Operations Manager with essential finance and administrative responsibilities.
- Maintain the infrastructure that allows our learning environment to thrive.
About you
- Organised & Resilient: A flexible multi-tasker who is adaptable in their approach to daily challenges.
- An Excellent Communicator: Confident engaging with others via telephone, email, and in person. Excellent IT skills and a willingness to learn new software and systems through ongoing training.
- Able to work constructively as part of a collaborative team while maintaining the confidence to work independently.
- Growth-Oriented: Enthusiastic about learning, developing your professional skills, and contributing to the success of the Academy.
About us
Castle Batch Primary School is currently part of The Priory Learning Trust, a group of like-minded schools whose shared ambition is to provide A Great Education for Every Child. Whilst Castle Batch retains its own unique identity and ethos, being part of a family of schools brings additional support as well as opportunities to share expertise, provision and costs across our schools. From September, we will be part of the newly formed Pathway Trust, which will comprise seven secondary and thirteen primary schools across Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We educate children from 2-18 years old. We have a strong track record of school improvement and a positive trend of improved outcomes. Our approach to school improvement enables staff and pupils to benefit from the sharing of resources and expertise whilst remaining true to their unique identity and context.
The Trust has employee development as a key priority. We can offer you:
- Local Government Pension Scheme: You will benefit from generous employer contributions with built-in peace of mind.
- Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies.
- Family Friendly: Enhanced leave packages to support your work-life balance.
- Great team dynamics: Become part of a highly collaborative professional community.
- Central partnership support: Access to high-quality central services and specialist expertise.
- Continuous Service: Full recognition of prior service for benefits.
- Exceptional CPD: Dedicated budget and time for your professional development.
- Diversity & Inclusion: A proactive commitment to creating a workspace where diversity is celebrated.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child. The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process.
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