Administrative Assistant (James Bateman Middle School)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 11,000; Part time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits as an Administrative Assistant at a dedicated school committed to nurturing student potential. This permanent, term-time role involves supporting the school community, managing administrative duties, and collaborating with a passionate team. Ideal candidates will possess strong office administration skills, a positive outlook, and a commitment to professional development. Join a vibrant environment where your contributions will help shape the educational experience for young learners. If you are self-motivated and eager to take on challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment is essential.
• Knowledge of management information systems and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily clerical and administrative duties.
• Support staff, pupils, and parents across all areas of school life.

Skills

Office Administration

Management Information Systems

Data Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience in Office Environment

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Grade 4

18 hours (Negotiable Hours worked each day)

Permanent – term time only

Salary FTE Gross Salary = £24,790 Pro Rata Salary = £10,675

Pupil Age Range: 9 – 13

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 2^nd June2025

Shortlisting: Monday 2^nd June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 11^th June 2025

We are seeking an inspiring Administrative Assistant with a passion for supporting our school community. This post is permanent, term time only with a start date Monday 1^st September 2025.

James Bateman Middle School is a “good school” (Ofsted – July 2023). We are now well on our way to being outstanding. We encourage all pupils to be the best that they can be, seeing each individual as unique, with their own strengths and areas to improve. Our pupils enjoy their lessons; they are inspired to be inquisitive about their learning. Staff have high expectations of all pupils and provide challenge that enables them to realise their potential.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an office environment. You will be joining an experienced and committed team responsible for supporting staff, pupils and parents across all areas of school life. The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

Under the direction of the School Business Manager and Office Manager, you will assist with daily clerical and administrative duties. Must have knowledge and understanding of management information systems, data, websites and manage your own time effectively.

If you are energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic, have a positive outlook and enjoy a challenge, and feel you have what it takes to support the management of administrative office duties, you will enjoy working within this team. In return you can expect a comprehensive package of support and on-going professional development as recognised by the school recently gaining the CPD Quality Mark.

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

These positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

The DfE recommend that schools consider undertaking online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Creative Learning Partnership Trust is following this recommendation and, as such, should you be shortlisted on-line searches will be conducted accordingly. The searches will be undertaken in an impartial manner only using publicly obtainable data by Insight HR Ltd (a third-party organisation). This ensures that the Trust meets their legal obligations are met and minimises risk of any bias being formed in recruitment processes.

Please follow the link to apply: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146914/EDV-2025-JBMS-78128

Any queries to be emailed to [e-mail] for the attention of: C Picken