Administrative Assistant

The Oaks Academy are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to support the school in a variety of administration functions.

We are looking for an Administration Assistant who will provide a professional and efficient clerical support for the school, they will also assist in the day to day reception service to the academy. You will be part of a team that is the first port of call for parents, students and external visitors.

The successful candidate will be a team player and will be required to work as part of the dedicated admin team. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be organised and able to remain calm in a busy environment. Strong IT skills are essential. Training will be provided on our management information system.

The Oaks Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking 11-16 school with a roll of 640 students. The School is committed to high quality inclusive education for students of whom over forty per cent are multi-lingual.

Start Date: September 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024, midnight

Hours: 25 hours per week

Weeks: 39 weeks (term time + 1 week)

Pay: Actual salary for hours/weeks worked £13,256 to £13,477

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Annabel Perrin Aldous, School Business Manager at aperrinaldous@theoaksacademy.co.uk or . For further information about the school, please visit our website http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk

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  The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
  
  In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.
  
  The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD's #FlexFrom1st campaign and is 'happy to talk flexible working'.
  
  The successful candidate will be a team player and will be required to work as part of the dedicated admin team. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be organised and able to remain calm in a busy environment. Strong IT skills are essential. Training will be provided on our management information system.
  
  The Oaks Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking 11-16 school with a roll of 640 students. The School is committed to high quality inclusive education for students of whom over forty per cent are multi-lingual.