Job Description

The core purpose of this role is to provide secretarial and administrative support to the school and the head teacher and to be responsible to the head teacher for the development and maintenance of the schools information and management systems within the school.

Specific duties:

With oversight from the Operations Manager and Senior Leadership Team:

Receptionist, Duties and Responsibilities (when Required)

Debt management

Admissions and attendance

Clubs and Extended Services

Monitoring and reporting

Administration

Welfare (When required)

Responsibilities

Experience

What do we offer:

• Full-time, permanent role, with 37 hours per week

• Annual leave entitlement, from 27 days, increasing to 32 days after five years (+ 8 bank holidays)

• Salary range £24,702 - £25,979, subject to nationally negotiated annual pay deals for local authority workers

• Current advertised pay subject to increase pending finalisation of the current national pay deal for April 2024

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Career progression and leadership opportunities

• Unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.

• A dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children

• Enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling

• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals

• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family

• Perks at Work exclusive rewards and discounts programme

• Cycle to work, technology and home, or car lease salary sacrifice schemes

To support all our staff, the Trust is committed to finding ways to ensure that your personal, financial, professional and pastoral needs are met during your time with the Trust. Wherever possible, we seek out innovative and impactful ways to add real benefits to our teams - from helping with cost-of-living pressures ensuring that professional development is readily and easily accessible through to wellbeing assistance - to ensure the work-life balance is being managed effectively.

And set above all this - the biggest benefit of working for The Lion Academy Trust is the pupils who come to our schools every day. The impact we have on their life chances and the preparation for the secondary phase of education and beyond is critical. By joining the Lion Academy Trust, in any role or function, you will directly benefit from being part of the team that has transformed the lives of every child who has attended one of our schools.

Location of School: Essex

Contract type: Permanent

Grade/pay range:Essex Pay Scale 5, Scale 8-11

Salary details (annual): £24,702 - £25,979

Working pattern:37 hours per week

Previous applicants need not apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date as will shortlist and interview suitable candidates as applications are received.Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.