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School: Bardfield Academy
Position: Early Years Funding and Admissions Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 6 hours per week (1 day or 2 mornings which are negotiable) (38 weeks - Term time only)
Scale: 3 Point 5-6 (Depending on experience)
Actual Salary: £3,272.55 to £3,325.71 (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: 2nd September 2024
Closing date: 24th June 2024- midday
Interview date: week commencing 1st July
At Bardfield Academy, we prioritize creating a nurturing educational environment where safety, security, and happiness are paramount. Our guiding ethos, 'Striving to Achieve, Together we'll Succeed!', underscores our commitment to collective growth and success. We are part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.
As an Early Years Funding and Admissions Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of our nursery and reception funding and admissions. Your responsibilities will encompass financial duties, various administrative tasks, communication with staff and parents and maintaining a safe environment for all.
Hours are negotiable - either 1 full day 9:00 am - 3:00 pm or 2 mornings 9:30 am - 12:30pm, term time only.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
● Experience in using the Early years Provider Portal and knowledge of the Early Years funding and admissions process is highly desirable.
● Proficiency in relevant software applications for finance and office management (E.g. ParentMail, Excel, Provider Portal).
● Proven experience in office administration, preferably in an educational or nursery setting.
● Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
● Knowledge of first aid procedures and willingness to maintain current certifications is desirable.
● The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and engage positively with families.
What we can offer you:
● Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
● A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
● Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
● An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.
● A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.
Take the Next Step:
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01268 553488, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job vacancy early.
Bardfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' icon to complete the application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.