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Administration Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
10/01/2025
Advert End Date:
31/01/2025 09:00
Salary:
£21,757.42 - £22,103.88
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Vacancy ID:
274777
Employment Location:
TS1 4NT
Closing date:
31 Jan
Further Information
Administration Assistant - Permanent

Ad Astra Band 6 – Spinal Column Points 6 - 7. Salary £21,757.42 - £22,103.88. 37 hours per week on a working schedule of 8.30 – 5pm (4pm on a Friday)

Consideration can be given to a half hour lunch break and the working day ending 30 mins earlier. Term Time Only, working 195 days per year.

Applications are also welcomed and considered for part time and flexible working.

We require a highly motivated, enthusiastic suitably qualified Administration Assistant to work in our school office, which is the heart of our friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.

At Ayresome Primary School we have an inclusive vision which enables all of our community to achieve, enjoy and know success. Our values and school ethos mean we can work together with our pupils, governors, staff, and families to ensure that children in our school reach their full potential. This post offers a unique opportunity to join our school at this very exciting chapter of our development.

The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator, who will work alongside a strong and committed school and trust central team and will benefit from the wider professional opportunities available of working for Ad Astra Academy Trust. The school will consider funding the successful candidate to achieve a NVQ Level 4 if not already held. This position will commence as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of the Office Manager.

The main duties of the role will include; providing general administrative support to the school administration function with a focus on Admissions, undertaking accurate data-inputting tasks, word processing and other IT based tasks, together with reception and general office duties.

Candidates will already have previous administration experience and will be able to demonstrate good organisational and IT skills, including use of MS Office. Candidates will also need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, which include parents and children.

Candidates are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to these posts and how they will meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or via AYCharlotte.Haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org

We recognise that for individuals to achieve their best, the wellbeing of all Trust employees should be protected, promoted, and enhanced. The Trusts Staff Wellbeing Charter can also be viewed via the Ad Astra website: Staff Wellbeing Charter - Ad Astra Academy Trust | Ad Astra Academy Trust

Ayresome Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).


Requesting an application form

Application forms and further details are available via the Ad Astra website site: http://www.adastraacademytrust.com/careers

Completed application forms to be emailed to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com

Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing Date is 09.00am Friday 31st January 2025.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 3rd February 2025.