Learners First is a successful school-led partnership based in South Yorkshire. Our main purpose is to provide training and professional development opportunities for teachers and staff across our network of school partners. This involves providing access to both online and face-to-face events through a range of workshops, seminars and courses, some lasting up to 18 months in duration. These include initial teacher training (ITT) for new entrants into the profession, specialist qualifications for teachers, nationally accredited programmes for Headteachers and Trust Chief Executive Officers as well as opportunities for school support staff and school/ Trust Governing Board Members. Over 1,000 members of the school workforce access Learners First courses each year and through these professional learning networks we aim to support and add value to the individual endeavours of schools, academies and multi academy trusts.
Join Our Team as an Administrative Assistant!
Are you a dynamic individual looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment? Do you thrive on being the go-to person for all things administrative, while ensuring seamless office operations? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Administrative Support Specialist to join our team at Learners First. As an Admin Level 3, you will provide administrative and organisational support across the department to assist in the maintenance of the Trust’s fixed asset management procedures.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Support with the day to day operation of the office acting as first point of contact both face-to-face and over the telephone, communicating effectively with colleagues, Trust/School Leadersand internal/external stakeholders providing general advice and guidance ensuring all queries are dealt with appropriately
Undertake a range of administration and organisational tasks, using a variety of ICT packages and office equipment to provide a timely and accurate support service across the Trust/SchoolLeadership Development programmes
Assist with the maintenance and development of administrative procedures to enable effective operational delivery of support services
Accurately update and maintain complex systems, databases and spreadsheets and prepare and provide detailed management information reports in order to inform management decisions.
Assist with the arrangements for Learners First Continuing Professional Development Leadership Events including scheduling meetings/events and arranging travel for senior colleagues to ensure the efficient running of events. May be required to take minutes and provide accurate records of meetings
Assist with the administration of online learning sessions using web based communication and collaboration tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc, including taking electronic registers and supporting participant access
To order supplies for training programmes when necessary, ensuring colleagues have the correct equipment to carry out their role
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
If you're ready to take your administrative career to the next level and embark on an exciting journey with us, apply now to become our newest Admin Level 3!
***Closing date: Noon,Friday 17th May 2024***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
