Longsands Academy is looking for a pro-active and efficient person to provide administrative support as part of the school Admin team.

Responsibilities will include working on the Bromcom database, maintaining accurate records and general office tasks.

You will also be expected to provide cover for other roles, including First Aid, Reception, Attendance and Reprographics when required.

You will ideally be highly proficient in Microsoft Applications, have experience of working as part of a team, in a school environment and prior experience of HR or confidential administration would be an advantage.

A current First Aid at Work Certificate is desirable, together with an up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare and safety of students.

Hours : 37 hours per week, 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm Friday.

Longsands Academy is an 11-18 fully-inclusive secondary school serving the community of St Neots and the surrounding area.

The academy has around 1750 students including 250 in the Sixth Form.

Longsands is proud of its inclusive and aspirational approach, whether that is in supporting students preparing for Oxbridge or working with students with special educational needs.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter their background or circumstance, prior attainment or needs.

The academy also has a strong track record of supporting of staff by ensuring excellent mentoring, a supportive culture and many opportunities for development and involvement in wider school activities.

We are committed to a knowledge-rich curriculum and a traditional approach to teaching, behaviour and culture.

We believe that schools must teach powerful knowledge, _’the best that has been thought and said’ _and an ‘ entitlement curriculum’ for all.

We believe in direct and explicit instruction and have been influenced by Lemov’s ‘Teach Like A Champion’, Rosenshine’s principles and recent developments in cognitive science.

We believe that the creation of a scholarly culture that is warm and strict, disciplined and joyful, where there is ‘purpose not power’, ensuring impeccable behaviour, where teachers can focus on teaching and pupils can focus on learning, underpins successful teaching and learning.

Interested in applying? Salary : £18,671.00-£19,357.00 per year Work Location: In person Reference ID: Admin Assistant - Longsands Academy