Administration Assistant

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves. Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Gretton Primary Academy Hours per week / Weeks per year: 10 hours per week. Actual working hours to be agreed at interview. Term time, plus training days About Gretton Primary Academy and the Administrative Assistant role Gretton Primary Academy is a friendly and inclusive Brooke Weston Trust school where every child is encouraged to thrive. Guided by our motto, "Striving to be better every day," we provide a caring, supportive environment with high aspirations for all. We are committed to outstanding teaching, strong community partnerships, and creating opportunities for both pupils and staff to flourish. We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Administrative Assistant to join our team at Gretton Primary Academy working under the guidance of the School Business Manager. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, you will play a key role in providing a welcoming front-of-house service while supporting the smooth running of the school office. Duties will include managing enquiries, reception responsibilities, administrative support, maintaining records and assisting with day-to-day school operations. We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills who thrives in a busy school environment. The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you: We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more. A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees. Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online. Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP Cycle to Work scheme. Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations Be the difference - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you  About Brooke Weston Trust Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub. Safer Recruitment Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google. A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.