Administration Assistant

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Administration Assistant

Salary: TSAT Pay Group 2 £19,479 - £22,699 for hours and weeks stated (FTE £22,177- £25,843) (Inclusive of September Cost of Living Increment)

Hours per week: 37 hour per week (8.30-4.30, Monday to Thursday and 8.30-4.00 Friday)

Weeks per year:  39 (Term Time plus 5 INSET days)

We are recruiting an experienced Administration Assistant to join our friendly admin team providing a comprehensive administration service for our academy. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with experience within an office environment. They will be expected to provide a high standard of administrative support and to assist the Principal’s PA in ensuring efficiency within the main office. Excellent interpersonal skills together with good knowledge of ICT would be essential. The post holder will also be expected to administer first aid, and be willing to undertake training in support of this. 

The Rochester Grammar School staff are dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all” and we have the highest expectation for all our learners. We are a proud International Baccalaureate World School. Our students study the IB Diploma at Sixth Form and go on to attend outstanding universities.

"What I enjoy most about the RGS Sixth Form is the support from the teachers and how passionate they are about their subjects". - Mabel, current sixth form student

Rochester Grammar School is a high-performing secondary which is part of the TSA Trust, a family of schools that work together to “improve the life chances”. The school achieved the UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting School Award in September 2021. RGS is a school where diversity is celebrated as we create a safe and inspiring place for children to learn, where their rights are respected and they are able to develop their talents and abilities to their full potential.

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Trust, wherever you are in your career. 
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers. 
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School 
• Free parking in our secure staff car park 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.  

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in joining our team of ambitious and dynamic teachers alongside a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Ruth Rivers via email – r.rivers@tsatrust.org.uk. 

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk