Be a Part of the Stanway Standard at The Stanway School

Are you a determined professional who holds high expectations of yourself and others? Do you want to be part of a community that promotes kindness and celebrates success for all?

At The Stanway School, we are proud to be a trusted and respected member of the local community and that works exceptionally hard to provide the very best start for our young people, through outstanding teaching and the highest quality guidance and support. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and hard work.

We're looking for a dedicated Admissions and Administration Assistant to become a vital part of our community and help us create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a diverse and vibrant environment where you can truly thrive.

• This role is 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days and two weeks working during the Easter and summer holidays)
• The working pattern will be Monday - Thursday: 08.30am - 16.30pm and Fridays 08:30am - 16:00pm, however this can be discussed at interview.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• To provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)

• To maintain and keep the Deputy Headteacher’s diaries and arrange appointments as necessary

• To use own initiative to deal with telephone calls and correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Headteacher

• To be responsible for the coordination of all admissions into Year 7, including the October, December and March updates

• To be responsible for mid-year admissions, including supporting Off Site Directions  to and from Stanway

• To take minutes at meetings as required

• To arrange refreshments including lunches for visitors as required

• To open and distribute incoming post for the Deputy Headteacher for Curriculum

• Support the coordinating/organising of Open Evening and Open Week

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• The ability to use your own initiative to resolve routine problems independently 

• Experience of supporting senior leaders in respect of their duties

• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems and ICT packages, including Google suite

• Ability to work effectively with a range of adults, both internally and with external agencies

• Ability to take minutes at meetings

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

  
  

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Monday 23rd February via My New Term.

• Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February or week commencing 2nd March.

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised. 

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply. 

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.