Administration Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a committed Administration Assistant to provide support in a busy office environment. Key responsibilities include prioritising workloads, assisting with customer service, and administering First Aid. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, are essential. This role offers various benefits, including a pension scheme, discounted gym membership, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Microsoft Office; strong Word and Excel skills are desirable.
• Customer service experience; knowledge of Arbour is beneficial.
• Ability to converse confidently in English with members of the public, staff, and students.
• First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Academy Reception/Office in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate a calm, flexible approach and excellent organisational skills to prioritise workloads.
• Assist with customer service tasks and use Microsoft Office effectively.
• Administer First Aid as required.
• Communicate with staff, students, and the public confidently in English.

Skills

Microsoft Office experience

Customer service skills

Strong organisation

Excel skills

Word skills

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

The Discovery Academy is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to provide support to an extremely busy and challenging Academy Reception/Office. The role requires a calm and flexible attitude, strong organisation, and the ability to prioritise workloads. Experience of working with Microsoft Office and good skills in Excel and Word are desirable. Customer service skills and a knowledge of Arbour would be highly beneficial. The post also requires administering First Aid, for which training can be provided. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students, in accurate spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Academy Reception/Office in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate a calm, flexible approach and excellent organisational skills to prioritise workloads.
• Assist with customer service tasks and use Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) effectively.
• Administer First Aid as required (training provided).
• Communicate with staff, students, and the public confidently in English.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working with Microsoft Office; strong Word and Excel skills are desirable.
• Customer service experience; knowledge of Arbour is beneficial.
• Ability to converse confidently in English with members of the public, staff, and students.
• First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training (administration of First Aid).

Benefits

• Pension scheme with current employer contribution of 24.2%.
• Discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym.
• Free on-site parking and subsidised meals.
• Cycle scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme with Care First, including counselling services.
• Staff development opportunities via Alpha Academies Trust; encouraged to join the Chartered College of Teaching (financed by the Trust).

Additional Information

For successful applicants, the Alpha Academies Trust supports opportunities to progress or swap to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or during employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and may require an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check and other vetting and induction processes. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

Disability Confident

We are Disability Confident. Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer, and will consider reasonable adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail].