Admin Assistant

Lower Meadow Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join their team on a term time basis. This role supports the invaluable work we deliver, and is directly linked to the priorities of the school for the children and families we serve.

This role is based in the school - Sheffield, S8 8EE.

All of our children have the potential to reach their goals, and this is a unique opportunity for you to join a supportive, hardworking, caring team and be part of their journey. Every day is different, but every day is rewarding.

The Admin Assistant will provide high quality business support administration to ensure the smooth running of the school in line with the priorities of the Operations Manager. This includes responsibility for managing student information on the school MIS. 

Our ideal candidate has: 

• Experience in a busy administrative role
• Worked with a variety of IT systems including work processing, spreadsheet and database operation
• Knowledge of school systems
• The ability to handle information in accordance with GDPR principles, dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

In return we offer: 

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A strong caring ethos and supportive team
• The opportunity to make a real difference
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to work during term time
• A school focused wellbeing approach which prioritises staff wellbeing
• Networking opportunities across the wider Astrea Academy Trust team.

Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ . We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils. 

Interested in applying? 

We welcome visits to the school to experience the atmosphere, ethos and approach and to have an opportunity to meet the children and staff who make Lower Meadow a great place to be.  

Please don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more – enquiries@astrealowermeadow.org - 01142372700.  

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.  

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.