Admin Assistant

Reports to: Office Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Annualized contract – term time (39 weeks) plus 2 weeks

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic Admin Assistant to join a high-potential school on a transformational improvement journey.

As an Admin Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the academy and act as a central supporting role for staff, students and parents. You will work with other members of the operations team to uphold the vision and ethos of the academy at all times and provide an excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.

As part of your role, you will be the ‘face’ of the academy at reception and the office and will be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the academy in a professional and friendly manner. It is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach. You will also assist with general day to day admin tasks which therefore require a good level of IT skills.
Benefits
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
Twice as many training days as standard.
Generous pension scheme.
Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
About Us
At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our academy is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be.

Our 2022 staff survey found that 81% of staff at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy agree that their line manager listens to and values their opinions.