Admin & Clerical Assistant

Penk Valley Academy Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Penk Valley Academy Trust is seeking a warm, professional School Administrative and Clerical Assistant for Penkridge Middle School. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, contributing to a positive front-of-house experience.

The role involves handling enquiries, maintaining records, supporting attendance, and assisting with day-to-day office operations including first aid. It is 32.5 hours per week, 9:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Competent in IT systems and office software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Able to work well within a team in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries from pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and support attendance processes.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations including first aid duties.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a warm, professional, and highly organisedSchool Administrative and Clerical Assistantto join our friendly high performing office team. This is a key role within the school, as you will be thefirst point of contactfor pupils, parents, staff, and visitors helping to create a positive and efficient front-of-house experience.

Penkridge Middle School is a vibrant and welcoming school at the heart of the local community, catering to pupils aged 9 to 13. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils are supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative and clerical duties, including handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, supporting attendance processes, and assisting with day-to-day office operations including first aid. You’ll need to be confident using IT systems, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a team in a busy school environment.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, adaptable, and committed to supporting the smooth running of the school.

This is a32.5-hours per week; the working pattern is 9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

Employee benefits

1. Access to first class CPD opportunities Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym memberships Cycle to Work Scheme Free will writing service

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility.Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

To read our Safeguarding Policy click here Penkridge Middle School - Policies

To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.