WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM AT FOSSE MEAD ACADEMY.
Maternity cover until 31st March 2027
Working Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 3.30pm, Friday
Term Time plus 1 week including INSET Days (39 weeks per annum)
JOB OVERVIEW
A unique opportunity for dedicated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join the admin team at Fosse Mead Academy, as part of The Mead Educational Trust.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To provide a high standard "front of house" service to all visitors, pupils and staff including telephone conversations and face-to-face discussions
To support the school in achieving positive and effective lines of communication and offering assistance/help/advice to visitors, staff, pupils, parents outside agencies and the local community.
To produce and manage data (e.g. Bromcom) and creates reports as required for management and external services (e.g. related to attendance or admissions).
WHAT WE OFFER:
* The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
* Good opportunities for personal and career development.
* Pension Scheme.
* Employee benefits through VIVUP.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* GCSE English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent (Level 2 Basic Skills literacy/Numeracy) (Essential)
* a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
* a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
* the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
* a can-do attitude.
* a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
Deadline for Applications - Friday 27th February 2026, 9.00am.
Interviews - Monday 16th March 2026
Safeguarding Statement
This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.