At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our school office team as an Admin Assistant, providing vital support and a welcoming reception.
- Company: St Martin's School, part of the Discovery Educational Trust, fostering a friendly and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a vibrant educational community.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic school setting.
- Qualifications: Looking for organised, friendly individuals with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20080 - 20080 £ per year.
We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Admin Assistant to join our busy school office team, providing administrative support and reception cover. This is a varied and rewarding role, acting as one of the first points of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will provide a welcoming reception service, undertake a range of administrative duties and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
Information about the School: St Martin's School is a large co-educational comprehensive school located in Hutton, Brentwood. The school benefits from a pleasant semi-rural environment with agricultural land to the rear. The school, which also includes a large sixth form block, is situated on an open, attractive 30 acre site. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. Hutton is five miles from the M25 and 19 miles from London, which is easily reached by road or train (25 minutes to Liverpool Street Station). This is a large, but friendly school in which all staff are helped to develop their talents. This is supported by an extensive and wide ranging in-house continual professional development programme (CPD). We have high quality mentoring and induction programmes for staff with excellent opportunities for training and professional development.
As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.
Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. It is an offence to apply for a role if barred from regulated activity. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.
Admin Assistant/Reception cover in Brentwood employer: Essex Co
Discovery Educational Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where staff are encouraged to develop their talents through extensive professional development opportunities. Located in the picturesque semi-rural setting of Hutton, Brentwood, employees benefit from a strong community ethos, generous employee benefits, and a commitment to inclusivity and well-being, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in education.
