Job Introduction
Bloxham Grove Academy is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Administration Assistant to join our academy in Bloxham, near Banbury. The successful candidate will be a well-organised individual with good administration, clerical, and IT skills.
About the role:
You will have a supportive and positive approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude and will be able to prioritise a varied workload. You will enjoy working with our supportive and dedicated staff in our warm and caring community, alongside our fantastic students who have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. You will play an important role in greeting students, parents and visitors to the school and will undertake reception and attendance duties. Flexibility and versatility are core requirements of this role, as no two days will be the same within our busy and friendly school office.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Undertake reception duties, answering the telephone and face to face queries, and welcoming visitors in accordance with Safeguarding procedures
- Ensure registers are completed on time, twice daily
- Follow up on students absences and lateness and ensure all unexplained absences are accounted for
- Ensure lunch orders are entered correctly and provide summary to the kitchen in a timely manner
- Provide administrative and clerical support to colleagues
More information can be found in the candidate information pack on our website.
About You:
The successful candidate will demonstrate all or some of the following:
- Good numeracy/literacy skills, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 or above (Grade C on old scaling)
- Knowledge of software packages and applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet, email
- Experience of an administration or customer service role in a busy environment
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences, e.g. staff, students, visitors, parents
- Able to cope with interruptions and remain calm under pressure
- Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks, using own initiative while following directions
About Bloxham Grove Academy:
The academy provides exemplary education and care for students with Cognition and Learning needs, Autism Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We currently have approximately 77 students on roll, and by 2026, Bloxham Grove will have 120 students on roll between the ages of 7 to 18 across Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5. Students have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Cognition and Learning Needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Benefits of working at Bloxham Grove Academy:
- Access to attractive pension plans (LGPS), linked to salary life assurance
- Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use
- Membership to Perk Box - a discount and well being platform membership
- 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
- Membership to Wisdom, a well being app
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking and cycle storage
How to apply:
To apply for this role you will need to complete an application form.
Deadline for all applications: 9.00am on Thursday 1 May 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7 May 2025
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
