Administrative Assistant

Creative Education Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide vital administrative support at Ellis Guilford School. The ideal candidate will manage the student helpdesk and ensure students receive necessary support throughout the school day, contributing to a positive educational environment. The role emphasizes resilience, confidence, and customer service skills, aligning with a commitment to transforming young lives.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Regular training to enhance skills

Tailored induction program with ongoing support

Access to employee benefits platform

Employee Assistance Scheme

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer-facing role preferred, ideally in education.
• Confidence and ability to respond calmly under pressure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative services and support across the school to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage the student helpdesk and facilitate access to support services.

Skills

Customer service

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy for Administrative Assistant at the Ellis Guilford School.

This role involves providing administrative services and support across the school to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities include managing our student helpdesk and ensuring pupils have access to support services throughout the school day, including first aid.

We seek candidates with experience in a fast-paced customer-facing role, ideally within an educational setting, though this is not essential. The ideal candidate will be confident, resilient, and able to respond calmly under pressure.

Ellis Guilford became part of the Creative Education Trust (CET) in November. CET has a strong record of educational improvement and offers a diverse curriculum and enrichment opportunities by introducing pupils to professionals in various fields such as music, architecture, design, and singing. This exposure inspires pupils and broadens their career ambitions.

Our goal is to prepare pupils to be good citizens of the future with the ambition and courage to excel. If you share our commitment to transforming young lives, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please see the attached recruitment pack.

As a CET employee, you will benefit from a competitive career package, including:

• High-quality professional development
• Regular training to enhance your skills and knowledge
• A tailored induction program with ongoing support from an experienced team

We also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, including:

• Access to the Vivup platform for employee benefits, discounts, wellbeing, and recognition

• Employee Assistance Scheme provided by Health Assured

• Bike2Work Scheme, saving up to 42% on bicycles and equipment

Details are included in our Benefits Brochures attached.

Closing date: Monday 26th August at 9:00 am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable applications are received. Please submit your application promptly if interested.

The Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake safeguarding checks in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.