Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint an Admin Officer to join our supportive administrative team working across both Twynham and The Grange Schools.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Provide general administrative support across a variety of functions working to the highest standard of professionalism whilst employing a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Work alongside wider administrative colleagues to deliver value-add support for a variety of functions.
• Learn a variety of new skills whilst applying their knowledge and experience to improve processes and instil efficiencies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• By working in this role, you will be making a positive contribution to our local community
• 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
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• 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 good interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively with colleagues
• are able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• have excellent organisation and communication skills (written & verbal)
• a ‘can do’ work ethic
• will embrace our highly supportive and professional culture

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 Sadie Pretty on 01202 486536 EXT 3054 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.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 Friday 9 January 2025 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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.