Administration Assistant - Careers at The de Ferrers Academy

We are looking to appoint a highly organised, efficient and effective administrator to join our Administration team at the de Ferrers Academy. This role will play a key part in supporting the smooth running of the Careers Department. It will ensure that administrative processes and routines are well established, enabling the Vice Principal with responsibility for careers to operate efficiently and effectively, while also providing wider administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of the academy's careers provision.

The successful candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to a high level of accuracy. They will have strong interpersonal skills allowing them to work well with all stakeholders. Knowledge of Schools systems such as SIMS and Class Charts would be an advantage but not essential.

37 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year.

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

• Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.
• Progresses - Staff Development and CPD: Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
• Thrives - Wellbeing: We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That's why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• Commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
• One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private healthcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK. We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.