Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Esteem South Academy

Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale, DCC Grade 5 (Points 4-5), Actual Salary £14,633 - £ 14,864 per annum

Contract: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - term time only (11.30-4.30pm)

Esteem South Academy is an alternative provision in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire.

We're looking for a friendly and organised Administrative Assistant to be the welcoming face of our academy.

You'll be the first point of contact for all visitors and will play a key role in managing both internal and external communication with parents, staff, and the wider community. Responsibilities include providing essential support at the front office, such as assisting with pupil data.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has administration/office experience
• Possesses a positive, can do attitude
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office/IT systems (knowledge of school MIS systems is a bonus)
• Is committed to safeguarding and maintaining strict confidentiality
• Can adhere to all school policies and procedures.

If you have a passion for making a difference and want to join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme includes cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

Esteem Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!