Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

The School of Education:

We are proud to train the highest quality teachers, educators, early childhood and Montessori practitioners and support ongoing CPD through master's and research degrees. Recognised as 13th in the UK for Education (Guardian League Table 2025), ARU is the only new accredited university provider of teacher training in the UK.

About the Role:

We are looking for high-quality administrative support to the ITT Placement and Compliance Lead and other senior colleagues within the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) team. This role focuses on the effective allocation of placements and comprehensive support to our teacher trainees by responding to routine placement-related enquiries and signposting them to relevant information and contacts.



Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and analysing data related to placements and compliance. Regularly updating the internal school's database using the DfE's GIAS platform. Support reporting on placement trends, trainee clearance, and documentation, helping to identify gaps and ensure data accuracy for informed decision-making. Good use of Excel is essential.



You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and demonstrate the ability to use Excel to a high standard, including experience with functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, You will be able to manage, analyse, and present data effectively using spreadsheets. You will have knowledge of utilising technology and software applications and previous database experience.



Informal enquiries can be made to Julie Wren, ITT Operations manager at traintoteach@aru.ac.uk or on 01245 684485.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



In accordance with the UK Government's immigration points-based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Part time
Salary From 26,338 p.a. pro rata
Salary To 29,959 p.a. pro rata
Location Chelmsford
Ref No 3603
Closing Date 18/08/2025