Admin Assistant- Alpha Academies Trust

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant. The role involves supporting various sites, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, discounted gym memberships, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 25.2% employer contribution

Discounted gym memberships

Free on-site parking

Subsidized meals

Cyclescheme

Annual leave starting at 28 days

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office packages is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administering First Aid, for which training can be provided.
• Confident interaction with staff, students, and members of the public.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alpha Academies Trust,

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible: Administration Assistant | Level 4, 37 hours per week, Whole Year | Actual Salary £24,404 to £25,584 Pending Pay Award.

The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to work across various sites within the Trust. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize workloads effectively. Experience with Microsoft Office packages is desirable; knowledge of Arbour and customer service skills would be highly beneficial. The role also involves administering First Aid, for which training can be provided.

Excellent communication skills in spoken English are essential, as the role requires confident interaction with staff, students, and members of the public.

Our Trust comprises a family of academies, each with its own ethos, contributing to our collective purpose of delivering a first-class education and overcoming inequality. As part of the Trust Central Team, you will play a vital role in achieving these goals. We focus on learning from each other to ensure the best experiences and standards for our communities.

We are committed to staff development, collaboration, and wellbeing, and seek exceptional individuals to join us in these endeavors.

If you are interested, we welcome your application.

Our Purpose

To deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. We prioritize recruiting outstanding staff and supporting their professional development. We aim to collaborate with stakeholders to bring about transformational change.

Our Values

• Respect
• Resilience

Why Alpha?

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, our Trust includes two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools, and a Central Team. We serve over 4,000 pupils and foster a culture where staff can thrive and find purpose in their work. We value mutual respect, collaboration, creativity, and confidence among our staff, supporting their wellbeing and workload.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

Our benefits package includes a pension scheme with a 25.2% employer contribution, discounted gym memberships, free on-site parking, subsidized meals, Cyclescheme, annual leave starting at 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years), and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. We also support staff development through memberships and qualifications with the Chartered College of Teaching.

We’re Disability Confident!

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities. Please contact our HR team at [e-mail] for reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, social media screening, and other vetting procedures.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference and share our values of Ambition, Respect, and Resilience, we invite you to apply. Visit our vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Select 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the role, and click 'Apply Now.' For assistance, contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Visits to the Trust are welcome; please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2025 at 9:00am
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed