Administrative Assistant Level 3

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised, reliable and flexible Administrative Assistant who has the ability to manage a diverse administrative role.

The successful applicant must have the ability to work in a busy educational environment and will be expected to work as part of a team, being responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks, as well as dealing with student and parent queries.

The successful applicant will be an experienced and knowledgeable individual who will bring enthusiasm to this varied role. They will have a passion to work within the education sector and will join a busy team, providing essential support to help ensure the smooth running of the school.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. A reliable and trustworthy person with excellent time management skills
2. A good working knowledge of SIMS is desirable
3. Self-motivated and industrious person
4. Attention to detail
5. Someone comfortable with working in a school environment
6. Excellent ICT skills
7. Superb ‘customer care’ and an excellent communicator
8. An effective team player

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
3. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
4. Enthusiastic and motivated students 
5. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
6. A school with its community at heart 
7. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [email removed] or telephone: [phone removed], option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.