Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the above position at Archway Learning Trust. I have pleasure in enclosing details.

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1 August 2017 Dear Applicant Hours of Work: 12 Month Temporary, 37 hours per week, all year round Salary: National Apprenticeship wage, 3.50 per hour Additional info: Successful candidates required to undertake NVQ studies alongside employment Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the above position at Archway Learning Trust. I have pleasure in enclosing details. The Trust is seeking to appoint a committed to join our successful Trust wide HR department as soon as possible. The will be an integral member of the team and will support the HR Admin Manager in delivering high quality HR administrative services across the Trust. The role will give the apprentice the opportunity to learn and develop key HR tasks as well as vital administration skills including organisation, communication and time-management skills. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, confident and be able to work using their initiative, ensuring professionalism at all times to deliver a first class service to the Trust. Bluecoat Academies Trust officially changed to Archway Learning Trust in May The Trust was initially formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. Archway Learning Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Academy Aspley Lane, Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Park, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Bluecoat Academy Primary. Our aim is to be recognised nationally and internationally as we develop our innovative approach to inclusive, enriching and balanced cross curricular teaching, preparing young people for lifelong learning based firmly on our Christian principles. To formally apply for this position, please complete the application form available from the vacancies section of our website, and submit to recruitment@bluecoat.uk.com clearly demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please note that the deadline for applications is 9am, Wednesday 30 th August 2017, with interviews provisionally scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5 th September Due to the number of applications we receive, it is with regret that we cannot respond to every application, if you do not hear from the Trust within two weeks of the deadline, please assume that on this occasion your application has unfortunately not been successful. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Sian Hampton Executive Principal Telephone office@bluecoat.uk.com Fax Web Archway Learning Trust Registered in England and Wales. Registration No Registered Office: Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GY

2 ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST Archway Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Information for Applicants

3 APPRENTICESHIPS AT ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST Archway Learning Trust offers a range of apprenticeships including apprenticeships in Catering, Administration, ICT, Finance, Estates, HR and Teaching Assistants. We provide an excellent quality of education to our students across the Trust and strive to ensure that we support our staff in the same way. We have great experience of working with apprentices to offer valuable work experience and to enable apprentices to achieve recognised qualifications in their chosen field. We work closely with Central College Nottingham to ensure that we provide all necessary support to our apprentices whilst completing their qualifications. As a growing Trust we also have opportunities for continued professional development with some apprentices securing permanent positions and promotions across the Trust. Emily Pateman Apprentice Finance Assistant Apprentice Administration Assistant I have now finished my apprenticeship and gained employment as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. I think going into an apprenticeship straight from school was better for me than going to sixth form or college, as I didn t know what I wanted to do. In my year doing my apprenticeship I learnt a lot and became a lot more confident. Liam Humphrey Apprentice Site Officer Apprentice Finance Assistant My Apprenticeship with the Trust has opened many doors for me, it has allowed me not only to pick up a whole new set of skills to set me on a strong career path but it has also allowed me to interact and learn in a creative and supportive environment. For anyone contemplating doing an apprenticeship with the Trust I would definitely recommend it. The experience and supportive team around me has made this a very rewarding and enjoyable. I know for me I definitely made the right choice by saying YES! Ruby Foster Apprentice Administrative Assistant I would recommend trying to get an apprenticeship because it can help you gain a qualification and get you the experience you need for the future. The Trust offers different apprenticeships which is a bonus because then you can choose one that suits you. My apprenticeship is going great so far, I am learning a lot and the team is amazing, I ve learnt a lot of things that I didn t know and these skills also help me outside of work. My qualification is moving steadily and I m about half way through now. The college side also helps me learn different trades such as plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating etc. I am currently undertaking an 18 month HR Apprenticeship at the Trust. My apprenticeship has put me in excellent stead to confidently pursue a career in HR. My apprenticeship has taught me how to independently work in a fast paced environment, develop excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders and deal with a multitude of real life HR situations. I would definitely recommend taking up an apprenticeship with the Trust! Jade Russell Apprentice Catering Assistant Charlotte Harriman Apprentice Catering Assistant I was 24 when I started my apprenticeship and it was daunting going back at the age I was as a mum. But my advice to people would be to just go for it! I had thought it would just help me get back to work quicker, but now I ve got a qualification and a permanent job out of it! Everyone at work is really nice and I ve had lots of people working with me to show me things and make my job easier. Doing the apprenticeship and getting a qualification meant I could apply for a job as a catering assistant. I applied and got an interview and was told that day that I d got a job.

4 ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy Aspley Lane Campus, Bluecoat Academy Wollaton Park Campus. Bluecoat Beechdale Academy (previously Hadden Park High School) formally joined the Trust on 1 April 2014, and in January 2015 we opened our brand new Church of England Primary Academy. Bluecoat Academy is the lead academy and is a highly successful, oversubscribed, academy operating across two campuses within the city. Bluecoat Beechdale Academy is a growing academy which has benefitted from a very real and positive impact as a result of joining the Trust in April The creation of our Church of England Primary Academy, is the most recent stage of the Trust s growth. We regard the growth of our Multi Academy Trust as an excellent opportunity for potential candidates to join us as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region. Our aim as a Trust is to provide an excellent education for young people in the City of Nottingham, to be recognised nationally and internationally as we develop our innovative approach to inclusive, enriching and balanced cross curricular teaching, preparing young people for lifelong learning based firmly on our Christian principles. THE HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM The HR Team is a small, friendly team which is led by the HR Director to provide a comprehensive HR service across the Trust, dealing with a wide range of activities including recruitment, payroll, training and all employee relations matters. The will work under the direction and guidance of the HR Administration Manager to provide an effective and efficient administrative HR service to the Trust. The growth of the Trust presents an incredibly exciting time to join us as the function of the HR Team evolves, providing unique opportunities for professional development and career progression for the right individual. THE VACANCY As a valued member of the HR Team, the will work closely alongside the HR Administration Manager to be responsible for a broad range of administrative work which ensures effective recruitment processes and enables employee records to be maintained and processes followed in a timely and accurate manner. Full support and guidance will be provided to the postholder and there will be a wide range of opportunities for experience and professional development for the right individual. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and balance priorities, maintaining high standards whilst working accurately and effectively. They will also have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver a high standard of customer service. The successful candidate will need to evidence their experience of working in a busy office environment and their ability to work in an organised and methodical manner to prioritise workloads and ensure deadlines are met.

5 QUALIFICATION Level 2 Business Administration As part of the role you will be required to undertake an NVQ qualification through Nottingham College. As part of the course you will develop and demonstrate skills and knowledge within the workplace to achieve the qualification. A significant amount of on-the-job training is undertaken in the workplace. This is a demanding but interesting and enjoyable course in which you ll gain valuable workplace experience in an administrative role. A range of core units will be delivered within the workplace and you will receive regular support and visits from an assessor. You will also study English, maths and ICT. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Archway Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks: Health Identity Relevant work qualifications Right to work in the UK Teacher Prohibition Check (for teaching staff) Barred List Check (previously List 99) Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers) References Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check (relevant Primary School posts only) APPLICATIONS For further information and a copy of the job description, person specification and application from please visit our websites or Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 30 th August Provisional Interview date: Tuesday 5 th September If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or require any assistance accessing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact us as follows: recruitment@bluecoat.uk.com Telephone:

6 Archway Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible to: HR Director Grade: Apprenticeship Job Description Issue Date: June 2017

7 Job Purpose Under the direction of the HR Administration Manager, to provide an effective administrative support to the human resources function of the Trust, ensuring that records are maintained and processes followed in a timely and accurate manner. General Responsibilities 1. Support the overall Christian ethos of the Trust. 2. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc. reporting all concerns to line manager. 3. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all. 4. Contribute to the overall aims of the Trust. 5. To develop and implement own skills 6. To be professional, friendly, fair and firm with students, demonstrating the sort of politeness and respectfulness that we wish them to emulate. 7. To show an excellent record of attendance and punctuality. 8. To work cooperatively as part of the HR Team to ensure deadlines are met and to contribute to a good quality service provision to the Trust. 9. Possesses or must be willing to train for the First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification approved by the HSE as requested. 10. Undertaking any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined. Specific Responsibilities Under the direction and guidance of the HR Administration Manager: Provide a professional response to telephone, and face to face queries, referring matters on as necessary to the appropriate team members. Provide a comprehensive administrative support to all recruitment and interview processes, including the co-ordination of shortlisting and interview packs, preparation of interview programmes, assisting with the arrangements for interviews and obtaining references prior to interview. Support the necessary administrative tasks following the appointment of new employees, including the creation of personnel files and conducting and recording pre-employment checks. Assist in the recharge of HR related costs to specific academies using the Trust s internal recharge database. Assist in the processing of monthly payroll variances such as overtime and casual work carried out. Assist in the maintenance of the Trust s HR database, SIMS, to ensure staff records are accurate. Assist in the maintenance of personnel files and records to ensure they are kept in a comprehensive and accurate manner, whilst observing statutory Data Protection requirements. Provide administrative support to the wider work of the HR Team, including project work and adhoc pieces of work as directed by the HR Director/HR Manager/HR Administration Manager.

8 Staff Conduct We are professional people and expect professional conduct (behaviour and language) based on mutual respect, good manners, politeness and common courtesies for all members of our community - adults and students. Employees are in loco parentis and also expected to maintain a professional relationship with students. Staff will be fully supported by the school at all times in carrying out the behaviour policy. Dress Code At school we expect staff to wear professional, business clothes.

9 Person Specification Education and Training Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced through at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) of Grade C and above including Maths and English. Clear commitment to continuous professional Essential Desirable development to develop own skills and experience. Knowledge Awareness of office procedures and protocols Awareness of Data Protection legislation Experience Previous experience of working in an office environment Previous experience of working within a customer service driven environment Experience of working to deadlines Experience of using IT effectively Professional Skills Good interpersonal skills enabling the postholder to establish effective working relationships Good communication skills, written and oral Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and balance priorities, maintaining high standards whilst working accurately and effectively Customer focused attitude Personal Qualities Confident, enthusiastic, motivated and committed Ability to work as part of a team understanding Trust roles and responsibilities and their own position within these Friendly with a sense of humour. Commitment to Equal Opportunities Willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the Trust Ability to work on own initiative, with the ability to seek support and assistance where appropriate Ability to prioritise own workload and manage conflicting deadlines effectively or seek guidance where necessary Resilience and a proactive attitude Suitability to work with children Enhanced DBS Check and other pre-employment checks