There are currently no vacancies at this time. 

Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Office Administrator

Start - September 2024

Fixed Term for 1 year, pending review may become permanent

Full Time 

37 hours per week  

Grade 5 

Actual Salary £22,460.03 

Term-time only plus 5 days during holidays.   

To commence: September 2024  

Closing Date: Midnight Friday 23 August 

Interview: Thursday 29 or Friday 30  August

We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual to provide high-quality administrative support to the Leadership Team. This role requires someone who takes pride in their work, can perform well under pressure, and excels in event planning. Additionally, you will assist with various administrative duties, covering reception where needed, and supporting the Office Manager and Executive Assistant. 

To be considered for this role, you must have excellent IT and communication skills, along with a passion for education. Experience in a similar role and demonstrating outstanding written and spoken communication are highly advantageous. This is a fast-paced environment, requiring the ability to meet tight deadlines. You will also provide coverage in the absence of reception staff. 

Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal record check. The Palladian Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.  

To apply for this position please follow this link - Job profile (webitrent.com)

RAS Parent Governor x2 

Would you be interested in joining the school governing body?

The governors at Ralph Allen School are seeking two parent governors to join their lively, friendly team, following recent retirements after long service.

There is no particular qualification needed, just enthusiasm about education, a commitment to working as part of the team and a desire to support the school. We are hoping through recruitment to add to our existing range of knowledge and experience and parent governors play a crucial role in bringing their particular perspective of the school and increasing our links with the local community.

Candidates must be parents of children currently on roll at Ralph Allen School.

If you are interested

Please read the Further information for parent governors document, available to download from the Local Governance Committee page on the school website, or from the governance clerk via email at d.clayton@palladianacademytrust.com . If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Co-Chair of Governors, Sally Divall, via email at RASchair@palladianacademytrust.com.

If you would like to stand for election, please complete an application form, available to download from the Local Governance Committee page on the school website, or from the governance clerk at the above email address. The completed form, which includes details of the qualification/disqualification criteria for school governors, must be returned to the clerk no later than Friday 21 April 2023 either by email at d.clayton@palladianacademytrust.com or via the school marked: FAO Deborah Clayton, Governance Clerk.

The additional information and application forms are also available to collect upon request from the school reception.

All governors must have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS); these are organised by the school.

Application Form 

Further information about becoming a RAS Parent Governor

Please view the Palladian Academy Trust website for all vacancies