Administration Assistant
Leodis Academies Trust is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area. As part of our continued growth we are looking for an Administrative Assistant, to join the team at Westerton Primary Academy.
Westerton Primary Academy is proud to be an inclusive and caring school, providing high quality education. We work together to enable all children to achieve well, gain confidence and contribute in a positive way to the school and the community. Situated in an outer suburb of South Leeds, the school has grown in size over the last decade and we now have 708 pupils on roll, working together we deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, allowing for pupils’ differing abilities and aptitudes that leads to success for every child.
Who are we looking for?
We have an excellent opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join the Administration Team at Westerton Primary Academy. In this role you will be providing administrative support to the school and you will be responsible for the smooth running of key aspects of school administration and ensure that systems and processes are in place to assist with this.
With excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, you will undertake a range of different administrative tasks from dealing with telephone enquiries to ensuring that records are kept up to date. You will be the initial point of contact for queries within the very busy school office and provide solutions or signpost to the correct person.
You will have experience of using Microsoft Office packages and know how to use them effectively to reduce administrative burden.
At Leodis Academies Trust we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working together. We look for individuals who can contribute to this and make a difference to the academies that form our Trust. In return for joining us as our Administrative Assistant we can offer:
- An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.
- Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as counselling and physiotherapy if required.
- Free parking on site (subject to availability).
- A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.
If you wish to discuss this role in more detail or arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact 0113 253 3504 and ask to speak to Lorna Goddard, Office Manager.
Further information about the Trust, the Administrative Assistant role and the accompanying Person Specification and Job Description can be accessed below:
If you have any difficulties with this please contact 0113 340 0035.
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
