Job Description

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

Grade 6: Actual Annual Salary - 22,313.13 - 24,176.85

Apply by:

1 May 2025

Job overview

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Bloxham Grove Academy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Administration Assistant to join our academy in Bloxham, near Banbury. The successful candidate will be a well-organised individual with good administration, clerical, and IT skills.

About the role:

You will have a supportive and positive approach with a 'can-do' attitude and will be able to prioritise a varied workload. You will enjoy working with our supportive and dedicated staff in our warm and caring community, alongside our fantastic students who have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will play an important role in greeting students, parents and visitors to the school and will undertake reception and attendance duties. Flexibility and versatility are core requirements of this role, as no two days will be the same within our busy and friendly school office.

Some key responsibilities include:

Undertake reception duties, answering the telephone and face to face queries, and welcoming visitors in accordance with Safeguarding procedures Ensure registers are completed on time, twice daily Follow up on students absences and lateness and ensure all unexplained absences are accounted for Ensure lunch orders are entered correctly and provide summary to the kitchen in a timely manner Provide administrative and clerical support to colleagues

More information can be found in the candidate information pack on our website.

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate all or some of the following:

Good numeracy/literacy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 or above (Grade C on old scaling) Knowledge of software packages and applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet, email Experience of an administration or customer service role in a busy environment Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences, e.g. staff, students, visitors, parents Able to cope with interruptions and remain calm under pressure Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks, using own initiative while following directions

About Bloxham Grove Academy:

The academy provides exemplary education and care for students with Cognition and Learning needs, Autism Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We currently have approximately 77 students on roll, and by 2026, Bloxham Grove will have 120 students on roll between the ages of 7 to 18 across Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Students have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Cognition and Learning Needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Benefits of working at Bloxham Grove Academy:

Access to attractive pension plans (LGPS), linked to salary life assurance Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use Membership to Perk Box - a discount and well being platform membership 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance Membership to Wisdom, a well being app Cycle to work scheme Free car parking and cycle storage

How to apply:

To apply for this role you will need to complete an application form.


Deadline for all applications:

9.00am on

Thursday 1 May 2025

Interviews will take place on

Wednesday 7 May 2025

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

About

Bloxham Grove Academy

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Bloxham Grove Academy

Bloxham Grove Road, Bloxham
Oxfordshire
OX15 4UL
United Kingdom

+44 1295 793125

Bloxham Grove Academy is a brand-new special free school in Bloxham, North Oxfordshire. Our new building has first-class facilities in a rural location and provides a purpose-built and state of the art environment for our staff and student community.



The Academy currently has 77 students on roll and we will gradually increase our student numbers over the coming years. When full, Bloxham Grove Academy will have approximately 100 students on roll between the ages of 7 to 18, with students receiving exceptional learning experiences across Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5.



Students at Bloxham Grove Academy have a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including Cognition and Learning needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. All students have an Education, Health and Social Care plan which sets out the additional support required to meet their needs. Average class sizes are 11 students, and teaching is provided by qualified and knowledgeable staff with a high staff to student ratio (4:1).

Benefits of working at Bloxham Grove Academy include:

Professional development opportunities

Regular training and access to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to your learning needs, your job role and your career aspirations Opportunities for career progression, secondments and transfers within The Gallery Trust, the largest special school Academy Trust in Oxfordshire Opportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks

Financial

Competitive salaries for teaching and support staff based on School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document and the NJC Green Book Excellent terms and conditions Access to attractive pension plans (TPS and LGPS), linked to salary life assurance Generous public sector occupational sick pay Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work

Wellbeing

The opportunity to be a key member of a friendly and supportive staff team, dedicated and committed to improving outcomes for students 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance Excellent induction processes, and strong line management structures to promote your wellbeing at work Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff which increases to reflect length of service A culture which is open to employee ideas and encourages open dialogue Complimentary tea and coffee Regular staff surveys to gain feedback on wellbeing and to drive improvements The opportunity to join colleagues for social events * Family friendly policies, which promote your wellbeing