Administration Assistant | Alphα Academies Trust | SCH-AIAT-0210

Ref: SCH-AlAT-0210 16 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Central Team Location: Stoke-on-Trent Salary: 24,404 - 25,584 Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 10/01/2025 09:00 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Level 4

The Role

Chief Executive Officer: Mr S French | Required: As Soon as Possible | Administration Assistant | Level 4, 37 hours per week, Whole Year | Actual Salary £24,404 to £25,584



The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Administration Assistant who will be expected to work across various sites across the Trust. You will be required to travel to and from each site. You will need to have a calm and flexible attitude to work as well as being highly organised and able to effectively prioritise workloads. Experience of using various Microsoft Office packages is desirable. A knowledge of SIMS/Arbour and customer service skills would be highly beneficial. You will also be required to administer First Aid; training can be given for this.


Our Trust has an amazing family of academies, and each has its own ethos and values that contribute to the wider Trust purpose. We are committed to delivering a first-class education to overcome inequality and as a member of the Trust Central Team, you will play a key part in helping us to achieve that. We are a local trust with all academies in close proximity, this allows us to focus our strategic direction on learning from each other to ensure that we can deliver the very best in experiences and standards for the communities that we serve.

 

Our main priority is to develop people and our staff in the organisation are no exception to this. The Trust Central Team facilitates the very best in collaboration, staff development and wellbeing. In order to continue this, we need exceptional people, who we will support to be outstanding professionals.

 

Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

 

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. We recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority. We are committed to working with other stakeholders to create a joined-up momentum, with the ambition of bringing about transformational change.

 

Our values are Ambition Respect Resilience

 

Why Alpha?

Our Trust is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire.

 

We help over 4000 pupils develop and grow into very special individuals. Our staff thrive in doing this and as a result, fulfil their own immense sense of purpose. Joining us, will in turn mean that you can support those pupils as well as our staff in being the best that they can be. You will be a part of their success.

 

We care about our people and feel that we can achieve the greatest impact through a research led culture.

 

We believe that mutual Respect should serve as the foundation of our organisation. This supports collaboration and as a result our people are creative, confident, and work as one. Our staff identify the approaches that have the greatest impact on children and support the well-being and workload of all our staff.

 

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

 

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

 

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.


Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

 

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

 

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

 

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.


If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

 

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. 

 

 

Closing Date for this Post: Friday 10th January 2025 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Previous experience of working in a School/Academy
Desirable
RSA 2 or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Including English and Maths at Grade ‘C’ or above
Essential

Skills

Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Including English and Maths at Grade ‘C’ or above.
Essential
Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a School/Academy.
Desirable
RSA 2 or equivalent qualification/experience.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
A commitment to maintain high customer care standards.
Essential
Commitment to undertake First Aid Training.
Essential
A willingness to cover other sites across the Trust as required.
Essential
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
A good knowledge of SIMS, or willingness to learn.
Desirable
Maintains confidentiality.
Essential
Tact and diplomacy.
Essential
Good team working skills.
Essential
Excellent attention to detail, achieving accurate standards of work.
Essential
Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
Essential
Ability to work using own initiative and within boundaries.
Essential
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Essential
Minute taking skills.
Essential
Ability to proof read Academy documents.
Essential
Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads.
Essential
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Awareness and sensitivity with regard to equal opportunities and race equality.
Essential
Experience of working within an office and customer service environment.
Essential
Computer literate, and has a good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.
Essential

Safeguarding Information

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.


Please note, in order to comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, we are unable to accept CV’s. You must include all details within your profile and personal statement.

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