Administrative Assistant

Waterloo Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG

20 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 21.75hours. 8am-4pm Wednesday-Friday (45 minute unpaid lunch) Term time only
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,656-£24,404
Actual salary: £11,894-£12,270
Pay scale: Grade B scp 2-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant who has:

English and maths GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
excellent communication skills
the ability to work under pressure
excellent attention to detail
the ability to deal with difficult situations effectively

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children

friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
rich, high-quality professional development
access to a bespoke wellbeing programme
automatic enrolment to the LGPS Pension Scheme
a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve

Further details about the role

Please see attached full advert pack with full details and requirements and how to apply.

Commitment to safeguarding

Waterloo Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory three-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act. Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Please see Zest Academy Trust Recruitment and Selection policy for further details - located on our school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@zestacademytrust.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Zest Recruitment Pack - Administrative Assistant.pdf - 361 KB (opens in new tab)

About Waterloo Primary Academy

School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase: Primary
School size: 608 pupils enrolled
Age range: 3 to 11
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
School website: Waterloo Primary Academy website
Email address: hr@zestacademytrust.co.uk
Phone number: 01253315370
See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waterloo-primary-academy

Thank you for showing an interest in our current vacancy. Waterloo Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with its own nursery, situated at the very heart of an area of significant deprivation in Blackpool. This brings a significant level of challenge to the role, but at the same time, significant rewards.