Administrative Assistant in Peterborough

We are looking for an admin assistant to join our team here at Dogsthorpe Academy! You can expect to support the office team in a range of administrative and clerical duties such as compiling data and creating and maintaining databases and other computerised systems. You will also be a point of contact for parent/carers, will deal with incoming and outgoing communications, handle messages and administer first aid.

To be successful, you will be confident, able to multi-task, ‘think on your feet’ and have experience of providing a professional administration service in an educational setting with a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures. You must possess excellent communication, customer service and literacy skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to quickly develop a working knowledge of policies and systems. You should be proficient in the use of Microsoft 365, have experience in working with data and have the ability to effectively organise, prioritise and remain calm under pressure.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 16:00

About us: We are a large junior academy, with a committed staff team, serving a wonderfully diverse community in Peterborough. The academy, last inspected in June 25, was judged as a good school in all areas of the Ofsted framework. The report describes Dogsthorpe as “a highly inclusive school,” where staff know pupils well and adapt teaching to ensure everyone can access learning alongside their peers. Mental health and well-being remain a top priority, helping children become resilient and confident learners. Pupils are described as happy and confident.

As a team, we know that every child needs the very best teaching and support in order to flourish. In return we can offer:

• Fabulous children who are keen to learn
• A highly supportive staff team
• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A superb support network as part of the wider Greenwood Academies Trust

In return: You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth. We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account - with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.