Senior Administrative Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is looking for a proactive Senior Administrative Assistant. The role involves managing office workloads, supporting admissions and appeals administration, and line-managing office staff. The ideal candidate will ensure that correspondence is effectively handled and offer timely feedback. Familiarity with safeguarding processes is preferred. Emphasis on professional development and creating a positive school atmosphere is paramount. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive with strong administrative skills.
• Experience in managing a team within an office environment.
• Ability to handle correspondence and enquiries efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective management of the school office.
• Line-manage office team members and ensure effective deployment.
• Proofread correspondence and maintain supplies.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only academically but also as well‑rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities. We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding. 2023’s G.C.S.E. results put us in the top 16% of all schools nationally. Teaching and learning is at the heart of all we do and the professional development of our staff is a priority. Behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and purposeful, making it an enjoyable place to be. However Moulsham High School never stands still; we are forward looking and believe that the best is yet to come.

About the role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to support the effective management of our school office. The role involves planning, monitoring and prioritising administrative workloads, anticipating termly demands, and supporting Admissions and Appeals administration.

Additional responsibilities include proofreading correspondence, maintaining stationery stock levels, managing SLT on‑call, triaging CPOMs alerts (level 3 safeguarding training provided), acting as Educational Visits Co‑ordinator (training provided), and ensuring all enquiries and feedback are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Line‑manage members of the office team, including reception, medical and reprographics staff, ensuring effective deployment and supporting professional development.
• Proofread correspondence, maintain stationery stock levels, manage SLT on‑call, triage CPOMs alerts, and act as Educational Visits Co‑ordinator.
• Ensure all enquiries and feedback are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

This 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 successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.