Job Description

Our opportunity for you

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS is a popular oversubscribed academy in Tamworth with a very large and expanding Sixth Form. The academy was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an inspirational, hard-working team to support students across the campus. Would you value the opportunity to work in a modern, vibrant town with an historic heart? If the answer is Yes, a position of employment at Tamworth Sixth Form/Landau Forte Academy QEMS is for you.

Key information

Hours

: 8.00am to 4.30pm

Weeks

: Term time plus 10 days

Contract

: Permanent

Start date

: 27th August 2025

Salary

: Competitive

Closing Date

: 20th June 2025 @ 9am

Interview

: w/c 7th July 2025

What we can offer you

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health Complimentary gym membership

Person specification

The type of person we are looking for will be committed to outstanding levels of customer service and be enthusiastic about working with young people. S/he will demonstration a willingness to contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Academy in what is an extremely busy and varied role.

Job description

Responsible for academy digital marking Creating and updating academy social media Creating and updating academy website (WordPress) Creating marketing and promotional materials for the academy Capture high-quality photographs within the academy using a DSLR camera Update content on the academy's app (My School App) Manage information displayed on the academy's TV screens via Yodeck software Providing general administrative support under the direction of the Administration Manager. Supporting reception duties in line with Admin processes for front of house. Meet and greet visitors professionally in line with security requirements adhering to signing in/out processes using electronic and manual systems. Prepare and send out letters/text messages/ emails as directed Take room bookings via the online room booking system and arrange for any additional request in relation to the bookings Monitor Academy email accounts as directed Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and follow the guidelines set out in the Academy policies Be aware of health and safety with the Academy and how this affects the Admin Team Assist with fire evacuation in line with the Fire Policy Assist with other similar tasks as may be required
Specific Skills and Abilities

Effective use of social media accounts Willingness to learn new software Proficiency in website content management systems (preferably Wordpress - or a willingness to learn) Familiarity with Canva for creating engaging visual content. Experience with social media scheduling tools (eg Buffer - or a willingness to learn) A creative eye and experience in using DSLR cameras. Strong copywriting skills for creating interesting and clear social media captions Effective use of ICT packages, especially Outlook, Word and Excel - good keyboard skills Ability to use relevant equipment and resources Ability to multi-task and prioritise work Professional telephone manner and effective communication skills Team player - ability to work constructively as part of a busy and friendly team Good organising/planning - methodical with good attention to detail. Friendly yet professional, approach, demonstrating support and mutual respect for staff, students and parent Takes responsibility and accountability Being adaptable and embracing changes Committed to the needs of the students, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills
Qualifications and Experience

Evidence of a successful education. Educated with formal qualifications including GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language or similar qualifications gained since leaving compulsory education.

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form

Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and Applied qualifications, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities. Both QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form are oversubscribed. Tamworth Sixth Form has over 450 students studying courses on site. If you would like to look around our Academy, please contact Mrs Smart esmart@lfatsf.org.uk

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.

Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham's bustling city centre.

Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10

Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025