Job Description

Welcome from the Principal

How to apply:

Applications must be made through SamPeople Recruit - follow this link https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0623

Thank you for your interest in our Leadership PA & HR Administrator role at Co-op Academy Belle Vue.

Are you passionate, experienced and looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join an academy with exemplary behaviour , allowing you to focus on celebrating the success of the whole school. Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in a growing secondary academy that is dedicated to providing outstanding education to its students? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Pupils have admirable and mature attitudes to learning. They respond extremely well to the schools' high expectations of them to achieve the 'The Belle Vue Difference'. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are incredibly proud to come to this school.

Outstanding Provider Ofsted 2024

We are a heavily oversubscribed start-up secondary academy with 720 students, and we are on our way to becoming a leading educational establishment with a projected growth to 1200 students. We have been operating to an outstanding level and are committed to providing our students with the best possible education.

We are looking for people to join us who have:

A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents A deep understanding of the challenges facing young people and a commitment to promoting their welfare and well-being An innovative and strategic approach to problem-solving, with the ability to inspire and motivate others The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to embrace change and new challenges
In return for your commitment and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a growing academy that is committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and to contribute to the development of a school that is poised for success.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being':

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

You'll get being a Co-op member, you'll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme) Discounted gym membership Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders) Co-op Funeralcare benefit Season ticket and rental deposit loans
Purpose of role:

Provide Professional administrative support to the Principal, HR Advisor & Leadership Professional Support Lead and Senior Leadership team. To provide support to the wider admin team when required.

Key accountabilities (and specific duties / responsibilities):

To provide specific support to the Principal way of assisting with general administration, diary management, booking transport / accommodation, dealing with enquiries, signposting people to the relevant member of staff where this is not the Principal, supporting with preparation & materials for meetings, including governors meetings, typing letters and confidential reports and references, receiving calls and dealing with enquiries, signposting people to the relevant member of staff where this is not the Principal To attend and minute senior leadership meetings To provide Administrative support during the colleague induction period, arranging files and booking meetings To provide confidential administrative support to the Principal and the Academy Leadership Team as required To liaise with external visitors both face to face and over the telephone communicating the values and principles of the academy and Trust. Organisation and the operational running of visits and and events including risk assessments for trips arranged by the Principal and Vice Principals. Ensure administrative processes relating to HR and Academy leadership are compliant with GDPR requirements. To provide administration for payroll/SamPeople and Arbor To assist with student welfare duties, liaising with parents and staff where necessary. To undertake routine clerical and administrative support duties on behalf of the academy Senior Leadership TeamTo support the HR Advisor & Professional Support Lead with the recruitment cycle including publishing vacancies, processing applications, requesting references, assisting with the organisation of interviews and carrying out pre employment checks. To maintain and update all administrative and information systems and processes as required, including retrieving and collating information to ensure delivery of a high level administrative service. To collect and distribute incoming mail, dispatch outgoing mail as appropriate. To assist in the administration of academy registration and attendance procedures in line with statutory requirements. To attend evening events on request. To operate relevant equipment and ICT packages (for example Google Suite, word, excel, databases, email, internet). To retrieve information from the academy MIS and update as required, for example, students' data and to maintain and collate student reports. To maintain records of stationery supplies and stock, cataloguing and distributing and ordering stock and equipment as required. To provide cover for other administrative colleagues when required. Safeguard & promote the welfare of pupils/students through your own actions complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise. To be aware of and support equality, diversity and inclusion To contribute to the overall values and principles of the academy. Participate in the Performance & Professional Development Review process, identifying personal development needs participating in training and learning activities as required.
Additional Information relating to the role:

The postholder is expected to carry out such other duties (commensurate with the post) as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. The person undertaking this post is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Academy. The postholder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions, including extra-curricular activities, are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members.
Qualifications

GCSE in English and Mathematics at C, grade 4 or above
Experience

Proficient ICT skills and use of ICT software packages inc G suite and Microsoft suite Relevant experience in an academy setting (or similar) Experience of dealing and communicating with the public directly and through written/online channels Understanding and experience of safeguarding standards and practices
Skills, Ability, Knowledge

Ability to interact positively and productively with students, parents/carers, visitors and staff Good working knowledge of MIS Able to use initiative, with the ability to work independently to solve problems Able to monitor and evaluate procedures effectively Work under pressure to high levels of accuracy Prioritise and plan to ensure completion of tasks
Personal Qualities

Willingness to keep up-to-date with role specific practice, training and CPD Demonstrates fairness, honesty and integrity Understand and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects
Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academy Belle Vue, please visit: https://www.bellevue.coopacademies.co.uk/

?The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

How to apply:

Applications must be made through SamPeople Recruit - follow this link https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0623

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,277.00-31,545.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester, M12 4BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have proven experience within the last 2 years in a customer facing
administrative setting ?

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/07/2025
Reference ID: Coop Belle Vue Academy - AA