Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive individual looking to make a difference in a thriving educational environment? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking an Administrator (with Reception duties) to be the welcoming face of our academy and the driving force behind our administrative operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the First Point of Contact: Greet parents, students, and visitors with a smile, answering their queries and guiding them as needed.
- Support Student Success: Manage student sign-ins, update Health Care Plans, and assist with student welfare.
- Keep Us Connected: Handle incoming calls, manage communications, and ensure all correspondence is accurate and professional.
- Assist in Key Events: Play a vital role in organising academy events, supporting admissions, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
- Maintain Our Systems: Manage the ParentPay system with precision, ensuring all data is up-to-date and accurate.
Join a vibrant and supportive community where your skills will contribute directly to the success and well-being of our students. Enjoy a varied role that keeps you engaged, valued, and an integral part of our team.
The working basis of the role is permanent, working 28 hours per week (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 2:30pm with a 3pm finish on a Friday), Term Time + 1 week inset and offers an actual salary of £17,118 per annum (£26,300 full-time equivalent).
Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our motto, "Opening minds to Success," guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Administrator in Dartford employer: LeighAcademiesTrust
Leigh Academies Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where the Student Wellbeing & Success Manager can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to student success, staff benefit from competitive salaries, progression opportunities, and a supportive community that values collaboration and empathy. Located in a vibrant area, this role provides unique advantages such as access to a local government pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
