Administration Assistant - Temporary

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking an Administration Assistant to support operations across two school sites. The role involves reception duties, clerical support, and ensuring student welfare. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, flexible, and capable of handling a fast-paced environment. This is a fixed term contract for one academic year with potential for further opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or customer service.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Understanding of child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties and greet visitors.
• Assist with pupil first aid and welfare.
• Provide clerical support like photocopying and filing.
• Maintain school records and management information systems.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking an Administration Assistant to join our dedicated and caring staff team who would be required to work across the two school sites in the Federation of St. Godric's, Thornley and St. Mary's, Wingate under supervision from the Business Lead. The post holder will be required to travel and work from both sites as and when required. The appointed Administration Assistant will have an important role to play in the smooth running and success of the schools. As an Admin Assistant you will be the first contact point for parents and external agencies in this multi-faceted and fast paced role. We are looking for an individual who is adaptable, flexible and able to navigate changes quickly and effectively. This is a fixed term contract for 1 academic year, which could possibly lead to other opportunities within our trust. Areas of responsibility include:

• Undertake reception duties and hospitality, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors.
• Assist with pupil first aid / welfare.
• Assist in arrangements for school trips.
• Provide clerical / admin support e.g. photocopying, filing, completing forms (word & excel), responding to correspondence.
• Maintain records / management information systems.
• Produce lists / data / reports / letters as required.
• Sort & distribute mail.
• Maintain stocks & supplies as needed.
• Operate and record payments coming into school (Lunch / breakfast / wraparound / trips etc).
• Provide general guidance to staff, pupils and others.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in line with BCCET policies and procedures.

Please see Job description for the full list of the key tasks. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle has a growth plan for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust to serve South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in February 2016, currently there are thirty schools within the Trust, five secondary schools with sixth forms and 25 primary schools. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website: www.bccet.org.uk. At St. Mary's and St. Godric's we aim to provide a happy and safe place for all who enter. As small schools, we offer a friendly, caring, family atmosphere where every child is valued as a unique and precious individual.