Note: This position will be based at our new 6th Form on Whitaker Road, Derby, DE23 6AR, not at our main school site.
St Andrews Academy is seeking a proactive, organised, and friendly Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced school environment where every day is different.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative support to the school office, senior leadership team, and teaching staff.
2. Greet visitors, manage phone calls and emails, and maintain a welcoming reception area.
3. Handle pupil records, attendance, and admissions data.
4. Assist with the organisation of school events and trips.
5. Process correspondence, reports, and documents with accuracy and confidentiality.
6. Support the day-to-day operations of the school with efficiency and professionalism.
7. Assist with financial processes within the school and in liaison with the wider admin team.
St Andrew’s is a day/residential special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11-19 years. Our special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, from profound medical needs and life-limiting conditions to severe, moderate, and sensory needs, as well as social, emotional, and mental health needs requiring support to navigate their world.
Shaw Education Trust is a thriving group of diverse schools, including Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. Sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity focused on transforming lives, we provide education to children of all ages and abilities. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point.
Our special settings offer small classes with enhanced support tailored to meet individual needs. Being part of a team supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs is highly rewarding, and you will make a meaningful difference in their lives and their families’ lives.
Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, supporting students from various backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, ensuring equitable access to high-quality education.
Employee Benefits for Support Staff:
* Generous holiday entitlement starting from 37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays.
* Electric Car Scheme for environmentally friendly travel.
* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan.
* Discount schemes, including a Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme and exclusive offers from major brands.
* Free Eye Tests.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Opportunities for professional growth through our Institute of Education and other initiatives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The role is subject to vetting procedures, including an online check and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of safer recruitment practices.
We may review applications before the closing date and arrange interviews as suitable candidates are identified, so early applications are encouraged.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and our recruitment practices reflect this commitment. CVs alone will not be accepted; all applications must adhere to our safer recruitment policy. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks.
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