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Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College

Are you a passionate individual who holds high expectations and aims for excellence? Are you ready to use your skills to contribute to a community where everyone feels they belong?

Are you wanting to work as a part of a team whose purpose is to enable every member of the community to feel they belong? Do you have the skills to contribute to a learning environment that enables staff and students to be the best they can be?

Philip Morant School and College was judged as "Good" in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023. We are looking for a People and Culture/Finance Administrator who can be a key part in our ongoing improvement journey.

Our school is a calm and orderly place. We work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome. As the largest school in Colchester we have exceptional facilities. Through the Sigma Trust there are many opportunities to work with staff in other schools and to have opportunities for development.

Living and breathing our vision and values starts from interview day, with every applicant welcomed by the Headteacher. From there every member of staff is part of a strong team and support and opportunity is always available.

Job specific information:

This position is based at Philip Morant School and College working closely with the Headteacher. The position provides the liaison between the school and the Sigma Trust central functions in People and Culture and Finance.

We are looking for someone who would ideally like to work 3 days a week but we can discuss hours and days of working. The responsibilities of this role are shared with an existing member of staff working part-time hours. There will be some opportunity to be more specialised in either People and Culture or Finance.

• The successful candidate will work 22 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00-3:30pm Friday. 3 days per week)
• This is a 41-week-per-year role, which includes working term time, non-pupil days, and an additional 2 weeks during school closure periods.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Arranging and overseeing interviews for potential staff
• Supporting pre-employment checks, induction, integration.
• Generating purchase orders
• Petty cash and cash reconciliation
• Managing parent payments

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Experience of administrative work in a busy office environment
• Good organisational skills
• A team player who is willing to go beyond their own responsibilities to help others at busy times

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Sunday 22nd March via MyNewTerm or the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146794/EDV-2026-PMSAC-78805

• Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.