Administrative Assistant

  • Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Posted on: 2025-05-20 11:04:44
  • Company: Not Provided
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Job Description

Administration AssistantnnHours - 27 Hrs/Week over 39 Weeks/Yearnn(Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 2pm, Friday 8.15 - 3.45pm) This is a suggested working pattern, but we can be flexible for the right candidate.nnBasis - Part Time, PermanentnnSalary/Grade - Band 2, SCP 3-5 £24,027 - £24,790 (FTE)nnActual Salary - £15,122.40 - £15,602.63(Pro Rata)nnEnglish Martyrs’, formed in 1965, is a Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the Saint Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, in the Diocese of Nottingham and admits children between the ages of 4 and 11 years.\n\nOur vision is to educate children in the spirit of the Gospel Values and the traditions of the Catholic Church, nurturing the talents and potential of each individual.\n\nOur mission statement has been developed by our staff, pupils and parents.\n\nIt reflects our beliefs and ambitions and is at the heart of all we do.nnAt English Martyrs’ we walk with Jesus andnnLove one anothernnInspire and respectnnGrow in friendshipnnHave faithnnTrust in GodnnVisitors to our Academy comment on the warm and friendly welcome they receive.\n\nWe aim for every child to have a happy and vibrant education at English Martyrs’ one that is caring and supportive, working in a stimulating and structured environment, where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.nnWe can offer everyone who works here:\n• A supportive and friendly working environment\n• Opportunities for professional development.\n• A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance.\n• A chance to make a positive impact in the school community.\nnnYour responsibilities\n• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, providing a welcoming and professional service\n• Manage school communications, including answering phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.\n• Updating the school website and creating school newsletters\n• Maintain accurate pupil records and assist with admissions processes.\n• Support the administration of school events, meetings, and parent communications.\n• Handle general office duties such as photocopying, and data entry\n• Assist with managing school supplies and liaise with suppliers as needed.\n• Support the monitoring of pupil attendance and assist with related administrative tasks.\nnnWhat are we looking for?\n• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n• Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).\n• Has experience using school management information systems is desirable but not essential.\n• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.\n• Is able to work independently and as part of a team.\n• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting.\n• Someone who can approach tasks creatively and with initiative.\nnnHow do I apply?nnTo apply for this role, please click on the apply button/click on the link below.nnThe St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nThis post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.nnPlease note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.nnBeing part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy TrustnnOn 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.nnEverything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.nnWhy work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?nnTo find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.nnA summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:\n• Access to first class CPD opportunities.\n\nWe also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD.\n\nOur Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.\n• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.\n• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7.\n\nIf clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.\n• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.\n• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.nnFor more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uknnFollow us on twitter @srscmatnnConnect with us on linkedin