Office Administrator

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We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and friendly Office Administrator to join our supportive team at Chantry Academy. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school’s administrative functions, supporting both staff and students.

About us:

Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious, Ofsted rated good academy. Our vision is to provide learning that ensures everyone has the skills to be versatile, the opportunities to exceed their aspirations, the knowledge to be learned, the empathy to be understanding, the enthusiasm to be engaged and the encouragement to be determined. Our community is always valued.

Job title: Office Administrator

Location: Chantry Academy

Contract: Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Weeks:40 weeks per year (39 term-time weeks, 5 PD days, and 1 week in school holidays)

Salary: ALT Grade D points 8-11 – £22,298.32 – £22,827.97 – Annually Actual

Closing Date: 9:00am, Friday 18th July 2025

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support including word processing, data handling, and use of various IT systems
• Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and enquiries
• Supporting attendance and personnel administration, including DBS checks
• Assisting with marketing materials, meeting organisation, and general office coordination
• Contributing to school finance, including budget tracking and handling cash where required

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proficient with a range of IT packages and administrative systems
• Is able to work in an office environment
• Is First Aid trained or willing to undertake training
• Embodies the values of The Active Learning Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why join us?

• Access to the Vivup Benefit System
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS Pension Scheme
• Extensive support and development opportunities

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Karis Lambert, HR Manager: KLambert@chantryacademy.org. Alternatively, call us on 01473 687181.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees’ alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.