Administrative Assistant (International and Community Projects)

North Cambridge Academy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

North Cambridge Academy invites applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant to support international and community projects. The role includes scanning, filing, photocopying and emailing staff, plus coordinating meetings and events, under Meridian Trust practices.

This position offers an opportunity to develop professionally within a growing school community that values teamwork, accurate record-keeping and reliable administrative support.

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications or above.
• Experience in a school or office environment.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to use IT systems including email, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Use scanning, filing, photocopying and emailing staff involved in international and community projects.
• Arrange, coordinate and communicate details for meetings and events.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of school initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

Job description

Vacancy for an Administrative Assistant (Part time - until 31st July 2027)

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Point 3-5

Hours: 12 hour p/week - Until 31st July 2026

It is a very exciting time for North Cambridge Academy. We are growing in student numbers and expanding our team of support staff.

We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant. This key role will support the smooth running of the school initiatives by providing efficient administrative support for international and community projects.

The opportunity:

• To use a range of administrative and organisational skills including scanning, filing, photocopying and e-mailing staff involved in international and community projects.
• Arrange, coordinate and communicate details for meetings and events.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff.

The ideal candidate:

• A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above.
• Experience of working in a school or office environment.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
• Ability to use IT systems including e-mail, world and excel

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013 and since then we are a rapidly, improving, expanding secondary school in Cambridge, at the heart of its diverse community, where every child is known, valued and supported.

Our school has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award.

North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 2nd November -9am

Interviews will be held on: shortly after closing date of this advert.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.