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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    12 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 4 (SCP 7-11) £24,294- £25,979

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust as it continues its journey of transition to develop and grow the multi academy trust.

Our Trust currently consists of eleven primary and three secondary schools, further schools will join us in the autumn term and we will grow over the coming academic years. The Trust is part of the Salford Diocese and in September 2022, Bishop John Arnold confirmed that it is his intention that the Diocese work to implement a full multi academy trust model by 2030. The new Administrative Assistant will join the Trust at an exciting point in its development and can look forward to playing an important part in its continued success.

We are looking for an efficient and highly organised Diary Coordinator to join our Central team. This is a new role, supporting the Chief Officers, and will provide diary management support to members of the Strategic Leadership Group. The job holder will manage all aspects of the Strategic Leadership Groups diaries, working closely with Chief Information Officer and the Administration Assistants to make the best use of time available for priority issues ensuring all logistical/administrative arrangements are in place. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that calendars are managed effectively, forward planning to identify any potential clashes and bringing these to the attention of the relevant Chief Officer. The post holder will also be responsible for managing all Trust Calendars, room booking and supporting members of the Strategic Leadership Group with basic administrative tasks such as organising meetings, printing, meeting paper preparation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be part of an administration division that provides support across the central executive function, ensuring a high quality of service is delivered to the Trust and received by the Trust’s stakeholders.
  • Manage the electronic diaries of the Strategic Leadership Group, including arranging and changing appointments, prioritising these as appropriate.
  • Arrange both internal and external meetings for the Strategic Leadership Group.
  • Support members of the Strategic Leadership Group with basic administrative tasks such as organising meetings, printing, meeting paper preparation.
  • Compile and manage all Trust Calendars.
  • Manage room booking for the Central Team.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

The successful candidate will:

  • be able to prioritise and deconflict diary requests
  • be a confident communicator (written and oral);
  • have excellent organisational skills;
  • have a pleasant and personable manner;
  • have strong ICT skills;
  • be able to deliver effectively on a range of varied concurrent objectives within a fast-paced environment;
  • work well under pressure, with accuracy and attention to detail, and meet deadlines;
  • be able to work flexibly as part of a central administrative team with shared responsibilities to ensure the Trusts needs are met.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Free onsite gym.
  • Generous annual leave allowance.
  • Convenient location in Bury town centre.
  • A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.

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About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.

We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.

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