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New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' and has a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike.

As part of our friendly and supportive admin team you will provide administrative and reception support in order to ensure the smooth running of the Main Office and reception. You will have experience of working in an administrative role and excellent IT and typing skills. You will be required to train as a First Aider for this role.

The position is 37 per week, term time only (39 working weeks per year). Hours are 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-3:30pm Fridays. The position is due to start 3 September 2019.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact Michelle Smalley, Office Manager for an informal discussion about the post and/or to arrange a tour of the academy (01376 515 756 / msmalley@newrickstonesacademy.org)

Closing Date: Friday 29 March 2019

Our values are:

• Be unusually brave
• Discover what's possible
• Push the limits
• Be big-hearted

We offer:

• Excellent career prospects across the network, with a culture of looking to promote from within
• Access to CPD to enable you to grow and develop in your role
• The opportunity to use Google Suite, which allows you to do your best work, all in one suite

Candidates are advised to carefully consider the Supporting Statement section of the application form, explaining clearly how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Please also ensure that you provide professional references with business contact information covering your last two employers.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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We 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. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/graduates for further details.

Information about the School

New Rickstones Academy is a secondary school based in Witham. This is an exciting time to join New Rickstones Academy as we continue to expand. Over the last 8 years, student numbers have more than doubled, leading to oversubscription and the addition of a new building in September 2022 to accommodate the growing demand. We maintained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in 2023. Whilst learning is our core aim, mutual respect and fantastic working relationships between students and staff is what makes New Rickstones Academy what it is, and makes me proud to be Principal.

New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with modern facilities and a friendly and supportive staff team. The academy is proud to boast high staff retention and development. We have an extensive and hugely successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. If you are considering a role at New Rickstones Academy, please arrange a visit and come and see the academy for yourself.

About the Trust

Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.

Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!

Benefits

• Career development and training
• Great pension
• Healthcare cashback and helpline
• Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice
• Salary advances
• Affordable loan scheme
• Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Travel and leisure scheme

Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here. We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.

To find out more about AET please click here.