Administration Assistant

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint a General Assistant / Administrative Assistant to support the smooth running of our school office.

We have a passionate and dedicated staff team, who are committed to providing an outstanding education for the children.

Your responsibilities

• To provide routine support in the general, administrative, welfare and financial administrative functions of the school.


• To promote the ethos of the school when communicating with children, staff, parents, governors and visitors.


• To provide a positive image of the school in accordance with the mission statement.


• Undertake all reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing visitors in and out of the premises.


• Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, liaise with parents, staff etc.


• Process orders and receipt goods on behalf of the school.
  
  A friendly and proactive approach


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• The ability to follow school policy and protocols


• A team player with a keen eye for detail


• A highly organised and efficient member of the team
  
  Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust


On 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.

Everything 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.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?


• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.


• 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.


• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.