Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Wednesfield Academy- Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Start Date: 24 February 2025 expected to end around 24 November 2025

Pro rata Salary: £19,925.02 (FTE £23,165.00)

The role:

Wednesfield Academy are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant who will support the school in all aspects of administration. This is an opportunity to assist in providing support to pupils, parents, staff and professional outside agencies. You will be supporting the day-to-day clerical needs of Senior leadership and Teaching staff, answering telephone queries, photocopying, filing, emailing and completing routine forms.

About you:

In what will be a varied and rewarding role, you will uphold the high standards of the school as an effective administrator with a professional and friendly approach. Your skills will include:

• Having an adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade 4/ C or equivalent in English and Maths);
• Excellent inter-personal skills with both children and adults;
• Holding computer and keyboard skills to be able to operate relevant office equipment and IT;
• Be an effective team worker.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities and a person specification.

About us:

One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Visit https://matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/ to download an application form and send to

Headteacher Joe Phillips: jphillips@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk

You may also wish to contact him to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.

Application Deadline: 30 January 2025

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: £23,165.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/01/2025
Expected start date: 24/02/2025