Business Support (15 hours) - Ash Trees Academy
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
08/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/09/2026 09:00
Salary:
£9,424 - £10,043 (actual paid salary)
Job Category:
Admin/Secretarial/Customer Services
Employment Location:
Ash Trees Academy - Billingham
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Business Support Staff colleague to work in a fast moving and challenging environment at Ash Trees Academy based in Billingham.
The successful candidates will undertake financial/ administrative/ HR duties as necessary, under the direction of the Academy Office Lead.
They will be efficient, have experience in using a range of computer packages, be able to communicate at all levels and possess highly developed organisational skills. Candidates will possess a minimum of GCSE A* - C or equivalent in Maths and English.
What we need:
• Qualifications equivalent to GCSE A* - C in Maths and English
• Proven experience in an administration role
• An enthusiastic and positive approach to working across a family of schools
• Commitment to own professional development and to enhance those of others
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of working
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Complete commitment to the core values of Ascent
We can offer you:
• A competitive salary
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training
• An exciting and extensive commitment to high quality professional development, identified through a strong appraisal process
• A comprehensive wellbeing and support package
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of diversity and collaboration, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply for this post please click on apply now and you will be taken to our application platform, SAM People Recruit.
Should you have any questions about this post please contact Lauren Banks, Head of Academy via email: lbanks@ascenttrust.org in the first instance.
Benefits:
- 31 days Annual Leave plus bank Holidays
- Free On-site Parking
- Supportive Leave of Absence Policy
- Supportive Family Friendly Policy
- Ongoing CPD Opportunities
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous Well-being Offer
- Professional development opportunities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to additional online media checks.
Please note – if you are appointed, you will be subject to an online search. You will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during this search.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.