Admin Assistant

Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy is a two-form entry school in the Redfield area of Bristol. We are part of an Academy Trust that also has schools in Keynsham, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare.

Our ethos at Educate Together Academy Trust is:

• Equality based: children of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds being equally respected
• Co-educational and committed to encouraging all children to explore their full range of abilities and opportunities
• Child-centred: all children have a voice and staff make decisions that are right for our children
• Democratic whereby all children, staff and parents are involved in some decisions that we make

Redfield Educate Together are looking for a flexible individual to join its admin team. You will need to share our ethos and be an enthusiastic, efficient, friendly and reliable person to ensure the smooth running of the office and welcome area. We are looking for someone with the right balance of administrative and finance skills and people skills .This is a role that offers potential for development as well as the chance to work with a fantastic group of people. The role is fully supported by the Central Trust Business Education Team, with opportunities for training and support from colleagues.

We offer a positive and thriving environment, where teaching and learning comes first with a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development. The post is initially for 21 hours per week but there may be an opportunity for the role to grow for the right candidate. There is flexibility within the working hours. This post is term time only plus one extra week in the school holidays.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a good telephone manner and be approachable
• Have worked in a school environment or similar
• Be able to deal sensitively with colleagues, children, parents and outside agencies
• Have excellent IT skills
• Offer good interpersonal skills
• Be a team player
• Have previous Academy/Trust office experience.

Exceptional candidates will have:

• A knowledge of Arbor MIS or similar and SAGE
• Worked on a reception desk within a school or similar
• Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and the ability to work on their own initiative
• A willingness to contribute to the continued development of our school.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and operate flexible and supportive working practices. We serve a diverse community and representation matters. We actively encourage applications from black and minority ethnic communities and other under-represented groups.

The salary is ETAT Grade B which is currently £19643 pro rata. The actual salary is £9830.