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Pa/Administration Assistant - Flexible

Fortis Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F87-4-S
  • Posted:10/03/2023
  • Pay:NJC D2 [£18,933 - £21,748] +SEN £1,324 pro rata
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:24/03/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and friendly person to take on this role in our specialist post 16 institution Forward2Employment.


You will be dealing with all manner of enquiries in person, via telephone or email and therefore it is essential you have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm, professional and patient, and above all to have a good sense of humour in order to maintain the smooth and efficient running of the organisation.


It is important the successful candidate has good communication skills, can effectively multi-task and is proficient with Microsoft Office 365. You must be able to respect confidential information relating to staff, interns and families.


Although the main responsibility of this role is working with the Principal, you will be expected to assist team members in maintaining the running of the institution.


This is a term time only post plus 5 Staff Development Days. The hours are 15 per week, we can be flexible with days.


The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).
We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lesley Harris
  • Address:Bradfields Academy,
    Churchill Avenue,
    Chatham ,
    Chatham ,
    Kent,
    ME5 0LB
  • Telephone: 01634 683990
  • Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.