Administrative Assistant - Term Time

You will provide effective administrative support service to enhance the smooth running of our provision. It is intended that the you will work mainly in The City and Coastal College, although you could be deployed in any part of the Academy.
You will be flexible in your approach to work, self-motivated and able to prioritise work effectively. As the first point of contact to the provision you will also need to possess excellent interpersonal qualities, and strong communication skill.
Computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and outstanding excel skills are required. Knowledge of management information systems and previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous, although not essential.
The successful candidate will provide support in administrative tasks within the provision. These will include registration and first day calling, admission packs, maintaining the provisions MIS system, processing orders and ensuring correct financial control is applied and managing all cash income.

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, and skilled Administrative Assistant to join our amazing school, which prides itself on helping and support our young people to be successful. This post is for 27.5 hours per week. Monday- Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm. Term Time plus 10 days.

City and Coastal College based in Herne Bay is a division of The Canterbury Academy Trust that provides alternative curriculum provision and intervention opportunities for young people who are struggling to cope with mainstream education., Information about the federation
Based in the heart of the historic City of Canterbury, The Canterbury Academy Trust came into existence in October 2010 when schools judged by Ofsted to be 'outstanding' were allowed to convert to academy status, benefit from greater freedoms and shape their futures.
Since then The Canterbury Academy Trust has grown and it now provides a variety of services 'to improve the life chances of children and to help in the community'. These include: City View Pre-School and Nurseries Ltd; a newly built and expanded two form of entry The Canterbury Primary School; a Specialist Resourced Based Provision for primary ASD pupils; The Canterbury Academy, which has expanded to take an additional form of entry; a Specialist Resourced Based Provision for secondary Speech and Language students; The Cullum Centre, in partnership with The National Autistic Society; The Sixth Form, Enterprise and Employability Centre, which includes one of the largest Sixth Forms in Kent; The Canterbury Youth Commission, The Ashford Youth Commission, and area wide Inclusion and Engagement Service and Professional Learning and Community Centre with café.
The Canterbury Academy Trust consists of 'schools for all the talents'. Our beliefs which underpin and drive all we do are simple. We believe that every learner matters and that every child is good at something - that all children walk with genius - and that school should be the place where children discover and build upon their own individual talents.
We believe in the comprehensive ideal. We believe that all students should be valued. We believe that academic excellence is important but that there are also other important things. We believe that art, music, drama, sport, practical skills, being a good person, caring for and working with others are all valuable. We believe in team work and that all of our students should have pride in themselves and their contribution to their school.
Our aim is to provide 'as much as possible, as often as possible, for as many as possible'. We believe that education and learning can be fun. At the end of their time with us we aim for all students to leave as happy, positive, confident individuals, proud of what they have achieved, prepared to be life-long learners and ready to play an active and constructive part in society.
The Canterbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. A satisfactory DBS disclosure must be presented to the Academy before any employment can commence. In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, The Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found, concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children, will be discussed at the interview stage.

The benefits of working for The Canterbury Academy Trust are:
+ Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team.
+ Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme.
+ Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme.
+ Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counseling support line.
+ Comprehensive CPD programme.
+ Make a real difference to the lives of young people.
The Canterbury Academy Trust and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and will also be subject to an online search.
If you feel that you have the qualities that we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.
This is a rolling advert therefore applications will be reviewed upon receipt and may be called for interview prior to the closing date.