Senior Administrative Assistant

Moulsham High School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chelmsford is seeking a proactive Senior Administrative Assistant to oversee the effective management of the school office. This role involves line-managing the office team, maintaining correspondence, and managing on-call duties. The ideal candidate will ensure timely handling of enquiries, with responsibility in supporting the admissions and appeals processes. This full-time position aligns with school hours and emphasizes collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage members of the office team, including reception, medical, and reprographics staff.
• Proofread correspondence and maintain stationery stock levels.
• Manage SLT on-call and triage CPOMs alerts.
• Act as Educational Visits Co-ordinator.
• Ensure all enquiries and feedback are dealt with efficiently.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Line‑manage members of the office team, including reception, medical and reprographics staff, ensuring effective deployment and supporting professional development.
• Proofread correspondence and maintain stationery stock levels.
• Manage SLT on‑call and triage CPOMs alerts (level 3 safeguarding training provided).
• Act as Educational Visits Co‑ordinator (training provided).
• Ensure all enquiries and feedback are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

Work Schedule

8:30am – 4:00pm Monday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional Details

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

Rights and EEO Statement

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances, including an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. 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.