We are looking for a highly effective and professional Business Coordinator for our alternative provision, Inspire Academy. The successful candidate will lead on all non-teaching aspects within the centre, including administration, data, operations and supporting the Head of Centre. This is a new, exciting role for the centre, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the post in order to provide the centre with the highest quality administrative and operational support possible.
You will have a NVQ in Business and Administration, or equivalent qualification, and GCSE maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. You will also have experience of working in a busy office environment in a senior role, developing, managing and operating administrative and organisational systems. You will be able to work well under pressure, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
About this role
- Business Coordinator
- Inspire Academy
- Permanent
- Term time only
- 25 hours per week (9.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday)
- Grade 6 Level 1 to 4 (£27,513 to £30,015 per annum) reduced pro rata; pay award pending. Actual Annual Salary £15,972.898 to £17,425.55
- Closing date: midnight on Sunday 6 July 2025
- Interview dates: Monday 14 July 2025
- Start date: September 2025
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
More information about Inspire Academy can be found on our website.
A job description and person specification for the role are available here.
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Rickie Wilson, Head of Centre.
To apply please download the application form here.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.