“A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A GROWING SCHOOL OFFICE WHERE NO DAY IS THE SAME”

New Horizons Children’s Academy opened in September 2014 with only four classes, we have now grown to deliver a fantastic education to nearly 500 children from the local community and we will be growing until 2020.

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and reliable administrative assistant to work in our school office. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and enjoy working around young people. Typical working hours are 8am – 4pm (Monday – Thursday), 8am – 3.30pm (Friday). 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +1 week)


Your new role will involve:

• Assisting with preparation for school trips
• Developing and enhancing money saving initiatives
• Ordering and maintaining stationary and art supplies across the school
• Working with staff to maintain displays throughout the school
• Typing letters and newsletters
• Assisting with receptionist duties
• Using the School’s management information system
• General Office administration

It is essential that you have good ICT skills and are confident in your ability to learn new systems. The ability to use SIMS would be beneficial but training can be given. Most importantly, we are looking for a strong administrator who will work hard and enhance the current school office team.

We can offer you:

• A fun, hardworking and welcoming team who enjoy supporting each other
• Vast support network from senior leaders within the school and our trust
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted membership of a full-equipped gymnasium and fitness suite on site

Please can candidates apply through eteach https://www.eteach.com/job.aspx?vacno=831156 or contact Mrs K Masters at New Horizons Children’s Academy for an application for k.masters@tsatrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Interviews to take place week commencing 30th April 2018

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.