Administrative Assistant

The Institute of Education is seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Support Assistant to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this varied role, you will provide essential administrative and event support, acting as the first point of contact for schools and staff, managing communications, maintaining records and databases, and preparing venues and materials to ensure our events and training programmes run smoothly.

You will play a vital role in supporting the wider work of the IoE—collating feedback and attendance data, updating online resources, and working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality services to schools.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience in administration. Confidence with ICT systems, the ability to prioritise, and a team-focused approach are essential.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in supporting others, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Actual Salary: £17,896 - £18,767 – Pay Award Pending

Working hours: 4 days per week Monday – Thursday working 30 hours 

Contract type: Term time only for 6 months (working 38 weeks) 

Location: Based at the Trust Head Office, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent 

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) 
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. 
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. 

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.