The governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow are looking to appoint a Data and Examinations Officer

Permanent, Term Time Only plus 2 weeks (40 weeks worked)

30 hours per week

During the Exam season this role will be full time (37 hours per week)

Required start: As soon as possible

 The Governors of St Bernard’s Catholic High School in Barrow-in-Furness are looking to appoint Data and Examinations Officer. St Bernard’s is a successful Catholic comprehensive school, which is part of the Diocese of Lancaster, serving the community of Furness and located on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline.
• A high level of planning and organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• High level organisational, ICT and administrative skills

An application pack and further details about the post are available from: www.stbernardsschool.uk. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com.

Completed applications should be returned to: Angela.Williams@mater-christi.com

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Monday 29th January 2024
Shortlisting: 1st/2nd February 2024
Interviews: 8th/9th February 2024

St Bernard’s Catholic High School is part of the Mater-Christi Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The Trust actively promotes diversity, unity and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens.

The Mater Christi Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Mater Christi Trust will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check,  two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates, and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Administration Manager 

Required for February 2024

Job Reference Code: FET 121/1501

Full Time, Full Year

Permanent Post

(For the right candidate there may be some negotiation around this, but some school holiday working will be required.)

Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of six academies including Furness Academy and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.

Furness Academy is looking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Administration Manager. The successful candidate will manage and be accountable for the Academy office, reception, administrative staff and functions. This post would suit a resilient, highly driven and self-motivated individual.

We are:

• A six school multi-academy Trust with over 2000 students, five schools rated Ofsted Good and one rated Ofsted Outstanding.
• A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community, with a strong foundation of moral purpose
• A Trust that has, at its heart, a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience
• A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity, we aim to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.

We will offer you:

• A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters
• Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students
• The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team
• Robust and well-planned training support and regular CPD.

You will:

• Distribute and manage the administrative workload to ensure it is completed in a timely and professional manner
• Manage the school’s management information system (SIMS)
• Produce and update the recommended practices handbook for administration and reception staff
• Accurately maintain the students timetable as directed by the Assistant Headteacher
• Support the finance and HR services in the Academy in the distribution and collection of key documents
• Be responsible for the administration of the ‘cover’ system for teaching staff
• Manage the administrative staff with due regard to employment and health and safety legislation
• Establish the department objectives and priorities
• Oversee and supervise the daily activities of the administration team

Furness Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  This is a permanent post.

Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024

Shortlisting date: Monday 29th January 2024
Interviews: Friday 2nd February 2024

www.furnessacademy.co.ukFor further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to hrrecruitment@furnessacademy.co.uk, or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnessacademy.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.