Head of Academy Administration - Full-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-195S
• Posted:22/07/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 9, (£28,925 - £32,917 pa),
• Start Date:1 September 2019 or sooner
• App Close Date:02/08/2019 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

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The Ebbsfleet Academy are offering a rare opportunity to join their committed support staff as Head of Academy Administration.   We are a growing 11 – 18 academy with a highly talented team dedicated to the success of every child, every day. The successful candidate will lead the administration team and provide support to the leadership team contributing to the smooth running of the school. 

This role is full time, all year round, and the salary for this post is Kent Range 9, (£28,925 - £32,917 pa), DOE, plus an additional responsibility payment of £2,000 as the lead co-ordinator of educational visits.          

The purpose of this role is to deploy, direct and coach the administrative support team, ensuring that deadlines are met and that all documents are of a high quality and in house style.  You will support the leadership team including the provision of PA services to the Principal of The Ebbsfleet Academy. You will be involved in organising events, school admissions, educational visits and be the key link between the Academy and the Brook Learning Trust liaising with the central trust team around recruitment, marketing and governance.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing a team of administrators and will have a robust knowledge of the particular demands imposed on an administrative team in an education setting.  They will have managed projects or events, for example open evenings, to successful outcomes and will be able to adapt their working style to suit a variety of stakeholders.  A working knowledge of academic software and processes, such as SIMs and excellent excel skills would be a distinct advantage.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

Competitive salary plus additional responsibility allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

LGPS pension scheme

Access to continuous professional development

Employee assistance programme

Coaching and mentoring

Childcare vouchers and reduced gym membership

Free on-site parking

Further information about the role, along with an application form, job description and person specification can be found on our website: www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk/vacancies .

To arrange a school visit, telephone the HR Department on 01580 712754 x 331/332/333

For more information about The Ebbsfleet Academy:  www.theebbsfleetacademy.kent.sch.uk

Application Information

Only applications made using Brook Learning Trust application forms will be considered.  Please use your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience match those detailed in the job description. 

Completed application forms should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk by 10am on 2 August 2019.

Date for interviews: tbc.

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and inclusive 11–18 school, rated ‘good’, and proudly serving a diverse local community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, all contributing to a rich and vibrant school culture. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by our core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We are dedicated to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational qualifications. This is enhanced by excellent learning resources, including modern, well-equipped classrooms, specialist labs and workshops, and outstanding sports and ICT facilities. Beyond academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to grow socially, behaviourally, and emotionally at their own pace through a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet works closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We provide targeted support and challenge to ensure every student can succeed and leave us prepared for university, training, or the career of their choice. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we also benefit from shared expertise, leadership development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the academy.

"At Ebbsfleet our family approach means we know our students as individuals. We understand their needs and pay close attention to supporting them to be their very best." - Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, Principal

"Everyone is valued at Ebbsfleet Academy. Pupils attend happily, safely and with pride. The school wants pupils to ‘believe, achieve, succeed’. It creates a culture of aspiration and success, with a broad and interesting curriculum that opens pupils’ eyes to the world around them." - Ofsted Report 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amanda Lee
• Address:The Ebbsfleet Academy, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ
• Telephone: 01580 712 754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

Documents

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• JD & Person Specification