Administrative Assistant, Attendance

JOHN SMEATON ACADEMY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leeds seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide critical support to the Attendance Team. Candidates should have a GCSE in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers various benefits including a pension scheme, professional development, and more. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply via the provided link or contact details.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme

Continued investment in professional development

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at major retailers

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Good time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Attendance Team.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Good time management

Education

GCSE grade C/4 and above in English

Job description

John Smeaton Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Administrative Assistant, Attendance. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy as the successful candidate will be expected to provide administrative support to the Attendance Team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Attendance Team.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Good time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.

Benefits

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About the Academy

John Smeaton Academy joined The GORSE Academies Trust on 1 September 2021. The trust has a nationally recognised track record of transforming inadequate schools and making them great again, and has been awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted in April/May 2024. Our academy is dedicated to inspiring students to secure the gift of choice and to achieve academic and pastoral excellence.

How to Apply

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (https://www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at [e-mail] or call us on 0113 8313900. Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted. Closing date: Apply now. Interviews will take place: TBC. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live; if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK.