Administrative Assistant

Forward Education Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midlands area.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to play a key role at  Forward Education Trust.  We now have 6 schools in Birmingham and Sandwell, with The Heights Academy due to open in Solihull in September 2023.

We are looking for an aspiring Office Manager to undertake an administrative role over the next academic year with a view to progressing to the Office Manager role when the Heights Academy opens in September 2023.  The successful candidate will be a professional, determined and flexible individual with a can do attitude.  They will be able to multitask and manage a varied workload prioritizing in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong ICT, literacy and communication skills and have a friendly approachable manner. They will need to be conscientious and pay attention to detail and will take responsibility for ensuring Trust and Academy procedures are followed at all times.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Providing an efficient and effective administrative service to the Trust central team
• Providing excellent reception and switchboard support
• Supporting business operations to run smoothly and efficiently
• Providing financial support to the business team
• Providing admin cover to schools when necessary, and supporting with the set up of administrative systems and processes in preparation of the opening of the Heights Academy

The role is initially based at the Head Office in Leycroft Avenue, Tile Cross, B33 9UH but there will be travel to schools within the trust for training or to support with cover; from September 2023 the role will be based at the Heights Academy, Auckland Drive, Birmingham, B36 0DD.

We also offer sector competitive pay, a 24/7 employee support helpline, access to FET HUB – our rewards and wellbeing platform, as well as working with a supportive team in a friendly and inclusive working environment.

 Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date

 This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please note that only Forward Education Trust application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying CVs. Enhanced DBS clearance, Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, and prohibition checks if overseas trained required; certificate of good conduct will need to be obtained if applicable prior to

Applications

To apply, please complete an application form and email it to recruitment@fet.ac

The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.

If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

 Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.