Administrative Assistant

Inspire Multi Academy Trust

Administrative Assistant

35 hours per week (between the times 8.00am – 3.30pm) for 39 weeks per year

Salary: £15,225 - £15,840 per annum plus access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Closing Date: Thursday 10^th October 2019 23.59pm

Interview Date: Week commencing 14/10/19

Start date: As soon as possible after interview date

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our busy administration team across The Inspire Multi Academy Trust.  You could be based at any one of our schools, Tor bridge Primary School or Ernesettle Community School.

As one of our main contacts on the Reception Desk you will be the face of the school; taking calls, dealing with visitors face-to-face, updating software systems and providing high level administrative support as part of the wider Administration team.

The ideal applicants will be enthusiastic, hardworking, a multi-tasker and extremely well organised. We are looking for candidates who have professional and excellent communication skills (oral and written), a clear telephone manner, proven computer skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children, have positive relationships with Parents/Carers, be a good team member and hold GCSE Grade A* - C (or equivalent) in English.

As a high performing and aspirant Trust we are able to provide you with excellent opportunities to develop further.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding communicator
• have experience or a good working knowledge of working within a primary school
• have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners
• be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the trust's future success
• be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team
• be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.

If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Julie Legge on 01752 201177

To apply and for further details please go to:

https://www.ecs.plymouth.sch.uk/staffvacancies/

The Inspire Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding children in its care; an enhanced DBS check and Disclosure by Association will be required for all vacancies.