Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a SCITT Administrator to join our fantastic Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training Partnership (BBTTP) team. BBTTP is a SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) provider based in Christchurch and Poole. We are part of the Twynham Learning multi academy trust. We train, accredit and inspire the next generation of secondary school teachers in our local communities, through our strong links with our region’s schools and our partnership with the University of Reading. You can find out more about us on our website (https://bournemouthbay-partnership.com).

To help us achieve our aims, we need and value effective administrative to support us. This vacancy is for an outstanding administrator whose main duties will be:

• Maintaining databases and trainees’ records/files and producing reporting
• Managing internal communications e.g. to co-ordinate placement schools/mentors and trainees
• Supporting our trainee attraction, recruitment and vetting checking processes, including at open days and events
• Administrative and co-ordination support throughout our trainee’s journeys, including graduation and awarding qualified teacher status, as well as other BBTTP initiatives and events such as our annual mentor conference
• Photocopying, processing mail other and general admin tasks
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with Twynham Learning’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• A friendly, professional and collaborative team of colleagues
• An opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution to our local community – by supporting the development of excellent new school teachers
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Relevant experience of administration work including databases and analysis of data and the ability to carry out a wide range of administrative duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel
• Education equivalent to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics
• Safer Recruitment certification (or the ability to achieve this upon appointment)
• Professionalism, confidentiality, diplomacy/discretion, flexibility and approachability
• Self-motivation and ability to use own time effectively with an ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, including managing changing and conflicting deadlines and frequent interruptions to work
• Strong literacy skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Verity Burgess (Director of SCITE) on 01202 402790 or email us at or email us at enquiries@bournemouthbay-partnership.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Monday 21 July 2025 at 4pm. Interviews will be held on Friday 25 July 2025.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.