Administration Assistant, Level 2

Administration Assistant, Level 2

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT1709(e)

Full time

£18,065 - £18,426 per annum

This school has Academy status and the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust

Newcastle East mixed multi Academy Trust

Heaton Centre

Trewhitt Road

Heaton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 5DY

0191 228 4090

Fixed term contract to 30 September 2020 (Maternity cover)

37 hours per week, Full Year

We are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant who will provide effective and proactive maternity cover for this key role within our Central team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for the trust and support Central Team colleagues in business support functions including Governance, Finance and HR, as well as our Welfare team and Chief Executive Officer. This will give you the opportunity to be involved in innovative work within the trust and to facilitate essential business; designing communications materials, collating papers for our governors, analysing surveys and note-taking.

We are looking for someone who has experience in a similar role covering a range of administrative duties, with excellent organisational skills and a flexible and cooperative attitude. With effective verbal and written communication skills to suit a variety of audiences, you will be able present information in a variety of written styles and formats with attention to detail, utilising excellent IT skills including with MS Office applications. The ideal candidate will build relationships quickly and as appropriate, work in a systematic and orderly manner and have the ability to work to a brief to achieve set objectives.

In return we can offer

• The chance to work within a small, highly motivated team

• The opportunity to gain experience in supporting a range of services including general administration, finance, human resources and governance support

• The benefits of being part of a growing, collaborative organisation with a commitment to lifelong learning.

The normal working hours of this post are expected to be 8.30-4.30, Monday-Thursday and 8.30-4.00, Friday during term-time, although there will be more flexibility during school holidays. Occasional evening work may be required to support trust events and some travel between our sites within east Newcastle will be involved.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. You will need to have an enhanced criminal records check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An application pack can be found at www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Admin_Assistant/192060 a completed application form, criminal records declaration and equal opportunities monitoring form must be submitted by 9am on Wednesday 16 October 2019 by email to admin@neat.org.uk.

Interview/assessment for shortlisted candidates: Wednesday 23 October 2019

Fixed Term

Closing date:

16 October 2019