Administrative Assistant

Post Title: Administrative Assistant

Responsible to: Executive Assistant

Salary: Grade NJC SCP 7-11 £22,396-£24,054 (pay award pending)

Working Pattern: All Year Round, 37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Administrative Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust as it continues its journey of transition to develop and grow the multi academy trust.

Our Trust currently consists of five primary and two high schools, further schools will join us in the autumn term and we will grow over the coming academic years. The Trust is part of the Salford Diocese and in September 2022, Bishop John Arnold confirmed that it is his intention that the Diocese work to implement a full multi academy trust model by 2030. The new Administrative Assistant will join the Trust at an exciting point in its development and can look forward to playing an important part in its continued success.

We are looking for an efficient and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our Central team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will be an essential member of our team. The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for visitors and stakeholders and will embody the ethos and values of the Trust in all interactions. They will work closely with the Executive Assistant and support the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the Trust, helping to ensure the central office runs smoothly and efficiently.

The successful candidate will:

·       be a confident communicator (written and oral);

·       have excellent organisational skills;

·       have a pleasant and personable manner;

·       have strong ICT skills;

·       be able to deliver effectively on a range of varied concurrent objectives within a fast-paced environment;

·       work with well under pressure, with accuracy and attention to detail, and meet deadlines;

·       be able to work flexibly as part of a central administrative team with shared responsibilities to ensure the Trusts needs are met.

We can offer:

·       the opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust;

·       access to training and development opportunities;

·       a minimum of 28 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service;

·       access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contribution;

·       free on-site car parking.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

Please send all queries to Recuirtment@stoccat.org.uk

Closing Date: Sunday, 25th June 2023 at 11.59 pm