Administrative Assistant
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4DA35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
4th September 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027.00 - £24,790.00 Annually (FTE)
Administrative Assistant job summary
Administration Assistant
Hours - 27 Hrs/Week over 39 Weeks/Year
(Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 2pm, Friday 8.15 - 3.45pm) This is a suggested working pattern, but we can be flexible for the right candidate.
Basis - Part Time, Permanent
Salary/Grade - Band 2, SCP 3-5 £24,027 - £24,790 (FTE)
Actual Salary - £15,122.40 - £15,602.63(Pro Rata)
English Martyrs’, formed in 1965, is a Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the Saint Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, in the Diocese of Nottingham and admits children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Our vision is to educate children in the spirit of the Gospel Values and the traditions of the Catholic Church, nurturing the talents and potential of each individual. Our mission statement has been developed by our staff, pupils and parents. It reflects our beliefs and ambitions and is at the heart of all we do.
At English Martyrs’ we walk with Jesus and
Love one another
Inspire and respect
Grow in friendship
Have faith
Trust in God
Visitors to our Academy comment on the warm and friendly welcome they receive. We aim for every child to have a happy and vibrant education at English Martyrs’ one that is caring and supportive, working in a stimulating and structured environment, where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
We can offer everyone who works here:
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance.
- A chance to make a positive impact in the school community
Your responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, providing a welcoming and professional service
- Manage school communications, including answering phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
- Updating the school website and creating school newsletters
- Maintain accurate pupil records and assist with admissions processes.
- Support the administration of school events, meetings, and parent communications.
- Handle general office duties such as photocopying, and data entry
- Assist with managing school supplies and liaise with suppliers as needed.
- Support the monitoring of pupil attendance and assist with related administrative tasks
What are we looking for?
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Has experience using school management information systems is desirable but not essential.
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting.
- Someone who can approach tasks creatively and with initiative
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, please click on the apply button/click on the link below.
The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic 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. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
- Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
- Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk
Follow us on twitter @srscmat
Connect with us on linkedin
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy website
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