Administration Assistant

Greenwood Academies Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub discounts

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Queensmead Primary Academy, part of Greenwood Academies Trust in Leicester, is seeking a friendly, organised and reliable individual to join our school office as a part-time administrator. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 11am - 4:30pm, term time only.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, support the after-school care provision, and undertake a range of administrative duties for the school and Trust finance team.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Run the school office smoothly and be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Support after-school care provision and administrative tasks for the school and Trust finance team.
• Assist with maintaining the academy website and social media accounts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Team player

Microsoft Office

First Aid training

Tools

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable individual to join our team here at Queensmead Primary Academy.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 11am - 4:30pm, term time only.

The successful candidate will:

• play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the school office,
• be the first point of contact for parents and visitors both face to face and on the telephone,
• support with our afterschool care provision,
• undertake a range of administrative duties for both our school office and Trust finance team,
• assist with the maintainence of the academy website and social media accounts.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have exceptional organisational skills,
• can stay calm and remain professional under pressure,
• are able to work on their own initiative,
• are reliable and a team player,
• have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook,
• hold a First Aid qualification qualification or be prepared to take part in First Aid training.

If you think you have what it takes to join our busy, fast paced office where everyday is different - we look forward to hearing from you!

About us:

Queensmead Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring Ofsted rated 'Good' school filled with wonderful pupils and a commited and enthusiastic team who strive to provide quality experiences to enhance pupils' lives.

'Pupils' behaviour and their attitudes to learning are excellent. It is a positive and ambitious place to learn' - Ofsted 2024

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world's largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand-new or pre-loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.