Administration Assistant (Nether Stowe School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant within a Multi Academy Trust in Lichfield. The role involves essential administrative tasks to support students, staff, and parents, requiring strong administrative skills, MS Office proficiency, and a background in school environments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Participation in Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Exceptional administrative skills required.
• Experience in a school office preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings and take minutes.
• Provide administrative support to the pastoral team.
• Perform general office duties.

Skills

Administrative skills

MS Office

Bromcom school system

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

Job description

A vacancy for an Administration Assistant has arisen within our Multi Academy Trust. The role will include general office duties, providing a high-level administrative function to students, staff, and parents.

The successful applicant will have exceptional administrative skills, and experience of working in a school office would be desirable. Duties will include arranging meetings, taking minutes, reception duties, preparing letters, using databases, providing administrative support to the pastoral team, and other general office duties. MS Office and experience with the Bromcom school system will be a distinct advantage.

Location: Nether Stowe School, St Chad’s Road, Lichfield WS13 7NB

Start Date: as soon as possible

Hours: 32 hours per week

What you will need to succeed

• Share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
• Be committed to keeping our students safe
• Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, with the ability to inspire and motivate
• Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with various stakeholders
• Work in a fast-paced, challenging, yet rewarding role

What you will get in return

• Professional development through training, mentoring, and progression opportunities, including apprenticeships
• A competitive salary
• An Employee Assistance Programme and benefits package
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply, complete an online application form. For an informal chat, contact Ms Kirsty Jones, Headteacher, at [e-mail].

Please note we do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted via the ATLP application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions and cautions are considered protected and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Fluency in English is an essential requirement of the role, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must pass pre-employment checks, including DBS, prohibition checks, qualifications, medical fitness, identity, and right to work. References will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, including social media, under the legal basis of Article 6(e) for public task, in line with KCSIE 2024. Data will be retained per our retention schedule, available on request.

We encourage you to read our safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025 prior to applying: safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025