Administration and Finance Assistant - Level 3

Cranberry Academy; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Training and mentoring

Staff recognition and rewards

Pension/travel benefits

Job summary

The Cranberry Academy is seeking a highly motivated administrative professional to join a busy school team. You will support clerical, financial and office duties under the direction of senior staff and in collaboration with colleagues across the academy.

We value a caring, professional approach and a commitment to safeguarding. The role involves handling pupil welfare, coordinating events, and maintaining accurate records within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1. General clerical support including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks
• 2. Produce lists, information and data for senior staff or external agencies
• 3. Maintain manual and computerised records and MIS
• 4. Handle enquiries by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors
• 5. First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents/carers/staff
• 6. Assist with arrangements for school visits and events
• 7. Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required
• 8. Undertake financial admin such as processing orders, collecting monies and basic reconciliation
• 9. Provide admin support for meetings and take notes
• 10. Assist with administration of school lettings and other uses of school
• 11. Promote and safeguard welfare of children and young people and raise concerns
• 12. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Responsibilities

• 1. General clerical support including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasks requiring knowledge of various ICT packages and operation of office equipment
• 2. Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g.standard/statutory returns)
• 3. Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems
• 4. Deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors
• 5. First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents /carers/staff
• 6. Assist with arrangements for school visits and events
• 7. Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required
• 8. Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders, collecting monies andundertake basic reconciliation, such as for petty cash
• 9. Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes at meetings
• 10. Assist with the administration of school lettings and other uses of school
• 11. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
• 12. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Job description

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Cranberry Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Cranberry Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To provide specific clerical and administrative or financial functions for the school under the direction orinstruction of senior staff.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• 1. Provide general clerical support including clerical processes, word processing, IT based tasksrequiring knowledge of various ICT packages and operation of office equipment
• 2. Produce lists, information and data as requested by senior staff or external agencies (e.g.standard/statutory returns
• 3. Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems
• 4. Deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors
• 5. First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents /carers/staff
• 6. Assist with arrangements for school visits and events
• 7. Maintain stocks and supplies, selling and distributing as required
• 8. Undertake general financial administration such as processing orders, collecting monies andundertake basic reconciliation, such as for petty cash
• 9. Provide administrative support for meetings and take notes at meetings
• 10. Assist with the administration of school lettings and other uses of school
• 11. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
• 12. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow - we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind - competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters - regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.