Admin Assistant - Maternity Cover

The Role

We are looking for to appoint an Admin Assistant to join our friendly office team at Iford Academy to cover maternity leave.

This is a fixed term contract until July 2025.

 Duties will include taking/making phone calls to parents and external agencies, filing, photocopying, coordinating student rewards, supporting the pastoral team with admin tasks, lead on first aid admin including completion of RIDDOR reports and filing of accident reports.

This role will work closely with all support and curriculum staff. Excellent administration and organisational skills are essential.

The post involves the use of all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, and Arbor database (training will be provided) 

Candidates need to possess a calm & resilient manner and use discretion at all times.  

If you are pursuing a career in Administration or Pastoral Support, this is the job for you. 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people.  

What We have to Offer:  

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff. 
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.  
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs. 
• Strong potential for career progression. 
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.  
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.  
• AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live. 
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.   
• Free on-site parking
• Work within a friendly socialable team

Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Jeni Notley, HR Academy Lead at jeni.notley@ta.weareauthentic.education 

Authentic Education (AE) comprises of schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AE secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities 

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AE reserves the right to close applications early.  

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.