Admin Assistant

Salary: Grade 2, £22,665 - £22,841 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £2,658 - £2,679 pro rata (0.11729 FTE)

Please note: This is a part time role working on Wednesdays only from 9am-3pm.

About us and the role

Do you have a knack for multitasking and a passion for organisation? Join our team as an Admin Assistant, where your skills will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operations of our school.

Avanti Meadows is a brand-new primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. The school is rated “good” with “outstanding” in personal development.

Avanti Meadows is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “From the very start, pupils develop the deep consideration for others, self-reflection and kind relationships that are at the heart of this school.” Avanti Meadows Ofsted Inspection Report, March 2024

Our school is a vibrant, exciting place to be that is open to big ideas and creativity, all with a genuine focus on pupil and staff wellbeing.

“Through our yoga sessions, children are learning to self-regulate, they are learning that they have the ability to control themselves, to try and calm themselves down and to be in the moment” - Sara Thompson, Yoga Teacher

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

“We have the most amazing staff members; it’s really evident that the team are very close to one another, and there is a real synergy in their approach to children’s learning.” - Sally Allan, Executive Principal

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• To undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone, face-to-face enquiries and signing in visitors
• Provide general clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, complete standard forms, and respond to routine correspondence
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To assist with pupil first aid and welfare, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents, staff etc.
• Assist with arrangements for school trips events etc. 

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development through the Avanti Institute and our family of schools
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

What are we looking for?

• Experience of general clerical /administrative work
• Evidence of the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Effective use of ICT packages and keyboard skills
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and pay attention to detail
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.