Admin & Clerical Assistant

We invite applications for the post of Clerical Assistant to join our forward-thinking and successful school. The successful candidate will join a friendly, welcoming, supportive and dedicated team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work within our administration team. The successful candidate will be working in either Student or Visitor reception supporting all members of the school community and ensuring the smooth running of the school. Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to work supportively and effectively in a team, as well as innovatively and independently.

The closing date for this post is 12/05/2025, but we reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received and shortlisted. Start date to be agreed with successful candidate.

Working pattern will either be 8.00am-4.00pm or 8.30am-4.30pm (with a half hour earlier finish on Fridays), depending on which Reception area the successful candidate will be working in.

Main duties will include:

• Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
• Undertake routine administrative procedures, which may include supporting with attendance
• Operate relevant equipment/computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, databases, spreadsheets, ParentPay, SIMS, Internet)
• Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils, parents and visitors
• Undertake routine financial administration e.g. processing orders, receipt, recording and banking of monies due to the school
• Basic first aid

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, effective use of IT packages, good organising, planning and prioritising skills
• An eye for detail
• A passion for working alongside and supporting children
• A commitment to teamwork

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

Employee benefits:

·     Access to first class CPD opportunities.

·     Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy

·     Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

·     Pension - automatic enrolment into the to the Local Government Pension Scheme

·     Discounted gym memberships

·     Cycle to Work Scheme 

·     Free will writing service

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.