Administrative Assistant & Careers

Overview

Hours: Admin Assistant on Reception (14 hours) & Careers Co Admin (5 hours): Monday 8.00am-4.00pm & Friday 8.30am-3.30pm on Reception and 9.00am-2.00pm either Tuesdays or Thursdays with Careers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong professional admin support to the school
• Support the Careers Lead and contribute to the delivery of the school\\\’s careers programme
• Work in the main Reception of the school
• A great chance to work with a committed, fun and enthusiastic team
• Training and progression within the Meridian Trust

Qualifications and Skills

• A good educational background – with evidence of CPD
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have excellent administration and organisational skills
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Determination to complete tasks within a deadline
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people including teachers, parents, visitors and students
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruption
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Computer literate
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3 & Grade 5
• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher\\\’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays