Administrative Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Strong central team

HR policy involvement

Eye tests

Flu vaccination

Retail discounts

Emergency salary advance

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking a committed Administrative Assistant to support the Admin Manager in the day-to-day running of our school. The role requires teamwork, initiative, and excellent communication and organisational skills, with safeguarding training and use of school reporting systems for safeguarding concerns.

We offer a supportive, inclusive environment and opportunities for development. Join a trusted community within a large Trust, focused on collaboration, aspiration and

Qualifications

• The role requires teamwork and initiative with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Admin Manager in the day-to-day running of the school.
• Be able to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
• Undertake safeguarding training and use school reporting systems for safeguarding concerns.

Job description

We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible Administrative Assistant, to support the Admin Manager in the day‑day running of our school. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential! The successful candidate will need excellent communication and organisational skills. The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)


• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, the successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School Greentrees Primary School is a two site two form entry Primary School with a 12 place Resource Base. The school is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school has strong international links and has an enquiry led skills based broad and balanced curriculum. The school prides itself on its behaviour. It is also committed to teaching children how they learn as well as the content of the curriculum. The school uses Guy Claxton's 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset model to achieve this.

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed.

We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including:

• Excellent pension scheme


• Flexible working and family-friendly policies


• Employee wellbeing support & counselling


• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging


• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies


• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)


• Free annual flu jab


• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card


• Emergency salary advance scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.