Administrative Assistant

Christ The King Voluntary Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS Pension

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Term time only

Job summary

Christ the King Voluntary Academy in Arnold, Nottingham, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a permanent part-time role (22.5 hours/week, term time only). You will support front-office duties, liaise with parents and staff, and uphold a friendly, professional presence.

The salary is £13,005–£13,418 per annum, within the OLOL Band 2, with pension and CPD benefits. The role emphasizes accuracy, planning, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working in a busy office.
• Have excellent personal, administrative, and organisational skills.
• Be able to plan and prioritise own workload, meeting set deadlines.
• Have the ability to maintain a calm, positive and professional manner at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Generate excellent relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Have experience of working in a busy office.
• Have excellent personal, administrative, and organisational skills.
• Be able to plan and prioritise own workload, meeting set deadlines.
• Have the ability to maintain a calm, positive and professional manner at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Generate excellent relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

Skills

Office experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Workload planning

Job description

Working in our main school office you will come into daily contact with our parents and staff so, as well as having administrative experience, you will also possess excellent communication and customer service skills and have a friendly, outgoing manner.

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated and successful school.

You will play an active role in delivering efficient, effective administrative support, and you will come into contact with our parents and staff so you will possess excellent communication skills and have a friendly, outgoing manner.

This is a permanent part-time role working 22.5 hours per week, on a term time only basis.

About us

Christ the King Voluntary Academy is a Secondary school and is located in Arnold, Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good. Our mission is “to provide the best education and care for all in a living faith community.” We believe this is achieved when every member of our community—staff, students, parents, and governors—works together, supports one another, and strives to reach their full potential.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

About the role

As Administrative Assistant you will:

• Have experience of working in a busy office.
• Have excellent personal, administrative, and organisational skills.
• Be able to plan and prioritise own workload, meeting set deadlines.
• Have the ability to maintain a calm, positive and professional manner at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Generate excellent relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A salary of £13,005 - £13,418 per annum (OLOL Band 2).
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Generous Pension Scheme with LGPS.
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
  • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
  • Term time only working.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.

You do not need to be a catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

Interview date: To be confirmed.