Administration Assistant

Wainwright Primary Academy are looking for a dedicated Administration Assistant to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

This role will require someone with good interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to work closely with colleagues, as part of a team, as well as being able to work independently.

We are seeking someone who is empathetic, professional and warm, with a good sense of humour; someone who can be flexible and embrace a challenge, working as part of a busy team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a key part of the student services, providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy
• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies

Essential

• GCSE qualification or equivalent, and a good standard of literacy and numeracy
• To be able to work with a variety of IT systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, Teams and database operation
• Good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Able to interpret written and verbal instructions to carry out processes with regular supervision

Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative work setting

Why join Wainwright Primary Academy?

We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Mansfield with over 380 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall and judged 'outstanding' in four of five areas with praise for our 'ambition, warmth and happiness'.

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Wainwright Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.         
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.           
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.           
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.

Start date: As soon as possible

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Apply via the following link : https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=479502Hkpq&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=227970XSLF

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity or to visit the school, please contact Debbie Morris at [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 12th January 2025

Interview date: TBC