Administrator Assistant - Devon, United Kingdom - Devon County Council

    Devon County Council
    Devon County Council Devon, United Kingdom

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    To commence September 2024.

    We are seeking to appoint an Admin Assistant to help in the busy school office at Wolborough. You will work alongside our experienced full time Administrator and become part of a strong admin team across the Trust. You will need to be a committed, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to be able to provide receptionist duties and administrative support at our school. You will be one of the first people that visitors meet when they enter the school and this is an integral position within the school with many different strands and areas of responsibility. You will work closely with the Administrator, Executive Academy Head and staff to ensure the smooth running of all aspects relating to the school. Being able to work to very tight deadlines and under pressure is key in being a successful administrator.

    Loyalty and professionalism are vital to working as part of a successful and growing team improving the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel 'special'. The Link Academy Trust provide you with the tools and support to develop your own expert knowledge and skills. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to working to improve the outcomes for all our children, where your work life balance will be promoted. We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed as an administrator.

    We are looking for a cheerful, motivated person who:

  • Is able to work effectively with our staff team
  • Is organised and works well under pressure
  • Is personable, professional and welcoming to all visitors, pupils, parents and staff
  • Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Has excellent ICT skills and able to useICT to produce professional documentation
  • Has a sense of humour, likes children and has a caring disposition
  • What we can offer you:

  • Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
  • Substantial workplace pension
  • Term time 'Give Back Day' to take for personal reasons
  • Staff Wellbeing support
  • CPD opportunities for all staff
  • Previous experience of working in a school administration role is not essential as full training will be provided. The job description below details the full Admin role, but there would not be the expectation initially for the successful applicant to be responsible for everything. As mentioned above training will be provided and the role would expand as time goes on. As a Trust of 19 schools the administrators work in locality hubs and the successful applicant would have not only the support of the Administrator at Wolborough, but also their local Senior Administrator who would be on hand to assist, as necessary.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure and online Social Media check are required for this post.

    If you wish to visit prior to application, a warm welcome awaits you. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on

    Please note it may be possible for the hours start and finish times) to be reduced slightly in relation to childcare etc, please mention at point of applying if you wish for this to be considered.

    Please return your completed application to the HR Operations Manager, Sue Howard at .

    Please see the school website to download an application form .