School Administration Assistant x2
37 hours per week, Full Time
Permanent
Term Time Only, 39 weeks per year
Based at: South Shore Academy, St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AR
Role 1: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 15:30, Friday 07:30 - 15:00
Role 2: Monday - Thursday 08:15 - 16:15, Friday 08:15 - 15:45
Ambition, Purpose, Achievement. Support every pupil, whatever their background, to make real progress and achieve their full potential. Bring your talents to South Shore Academy, part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, and join a team that’s as ambitious as you are.
At South Shore Academy we are at the start of our journey to provide high-quality education in a vibrant, traditional learning environment where students and staff are truly valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential within a caring, inclusive, and academic community.
South Shore Academy are seeking to appoint 2 experienced Office Administrators who has ideally worked within a busy school office. The ideal candidates will have a personable and engaging character who can use their initiative and be flexible. You should have good customer service, ICT and communication skills. We are seeking individuals who are well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to our children, staff and visitors. Training will be given to the right candidates but you will require good IT skills, particularly Google Docs/Sheets and a knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible term time hours.
- An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and Trust.
- Courteous and hardworking pupils.
- Fantastic, up-to-date facilities.
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
- Good opportunities for personal and career development.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
- Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
- Cycle to work scheme
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Very good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
YOU WILL HAVE:
- The ability to work on own initiative.
- Communication with parents on a professional basis.
- Experience with working with young people.
- Communication with parents on a professional basis.
- GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths.
Closing Date: Friday 25th July at 1pm
Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 5th August 2025
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.
We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.
Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.