Administration Assistant

We are looking for an adept, meticulous and highly motivated individual to join our business team and provide an efficient administrative support service.

No two days are the same at Eton Park, so you will need to have the resilience and enthusiasm to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

You will work under the direction and guidance of senior staff to provide routine administrative support. This will include tasks such as maintaining manual and computerised records, producing information and data as required, providing communication to parents as required, photocopying, emailing, completing forms and responding to queries.

To be successful, you will be professional, able to maintain confidential information and have a can-do attitude. You will also have the ability to work accurately, with attention to detail and strong communication skills. Finally, you will have good numeracy and literacy skills. Any qualifications in business or administration and experience in administration, as well as experience within an educational setting, will be a distinct advantage.

In this role, you will work 37 hours per week at 39 weeks, term time plus INSET days.

About Us

Eton Park is a purpose-built academy for students between the ages of 7 and 11 that opened in October 1991. We have a very generous site, which includes playing fields, a hard surface playground, a trim trail, an ICT theatre, gardens and a nature conservation area.

Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare vouchers

Visits

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit, and this can be arranged by telephoning 01283 247910.

To Apply

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 247910 and ask to speak to Jas Taylor, Office Manager.

Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button to complete your application.

Closing date: 9.00am on 6 September 2024.

Interview date: 13 September 2024.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.