Senior Administrator

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting a SeniorAdministrator - this post could be your next career opportunity! If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust's vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. About the role This is an important role to support both the Central School Operations Team and Academy Operations Manager in one or more locations. The role holder will be responsible for leading non-educational functions of the Academy including Administration, Finance and Compliance, in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

• Provide administrative support to the Academy team, dealing with confidential and sensitive issues in a timely, professional and competent manner.
• Undertake a range of financial procedures, including placing orders, invoicing, banking cash, issuing receipts, reconciling petty cash and dealing with supplier queries.
• Provide meeting support for the Principal and SLT
Part time 25 hour per week, term time - 39 weeks per year, permanent About our Academy Thomas Middlecott Academy is situated in Kirton, within the Borough of Boston, Lincolnshire. At Thomas Middlecott Academy, we refer to our culture as warm/strict. We are unapologetically strict when it comes to expectations of behaviour, but we also value highly our warm relationships between staff and students. We work hard to ensure that barriers to learning are removed and that students feel safe. We focus every minute of every day on broadening horizons for our students and staff. Salary & Benefits
• NJC8, FTE £25,992 per annum, £15,426 pro rata per annum
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
• An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
• Demonstrable experience in the relevant areas.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Work under your own initiative and deal with demands of a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people across the Trust.
• Willingness to ensure that equal opportunities are promoted and developed across the Trust.
• Able to promote inclusion at all levels.
• Able to organise, lead and motivate staff at all levels
• Experience of extensive, ever-changing demands.
• Experience of working in a demanding role
About The David Ross Education Trust The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country's top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. Apply now To complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' tab. Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.


• An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
• Demonstrable experience in the relevant areas.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrity at all times.
• Sensitivity when collaborating work with colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organised and efficient and able to work to tight deadlines, often under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well to a wider range of stakeholders.
• Work under your own initiative and deal with demands of a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people across the Trust.
• Willingness to ensure that equal opportunities are promoted and developed across the Trust.
• Able to promote inclusion at all levels.
• Able to organise, lead and motivate staff at all levels
• Experience of extensive, ever-changing demands.
• Experience of working in a demanding role, We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
  
  The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country's top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.


• NJC8, FTE £25,992 per annum, £15,426 pro rata per annum
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme