At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch admin support and help with governance across the Trust.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Hearsall Community Academy in Coventry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, wellbeing support, and shopping discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, plus experience supporting senior teams.
The predicted salary is between 25020 - 28439 £ per year.
Employment Status: Fixed term
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, TTO plus 5 weeks
Actual Salary: Support Staff Grade 4 £25,020 - £28,439 actual (£25,989 - £29,540 FTE)
Required: ASAP
Location: Hearsall Community Academy, Coventry. The postholder may be required to work in other Trust premises in Coventry and Nuneaton.
About The Role
To provide high‑quality, professional administrative and governance support across the Trust. The role will ensure the efficient functioning of trust administration and coordination. The postholder will work collaboratively with the Head of Governance, Executive Assistant, Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Teams to support decision‑making, compliance, and communication within and beyond the Trust.
Qualifications and Experience
- Good standard of education – GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, Level 3 qualification in Business
- Experience supporting senior executives or board‑level committees
- Good understanding of common Microsoft packages and ability to determine the software needed for the task (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Emotional intelligence, possessing a good understanding of their own behaviour and its impact on others
All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training, and familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the Trust/Academy.
Benefits and Working Environment
- A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
- Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
- Focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
- Opportunity to join a committed and forward‑thinking team of staff
- Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts
How to Apply
All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page: https://www.ietrust.org/vacancies/. If you have any queries about the post, please email Catherine.Alexander-Gamble@ietrust.org.
Trust Administration Officer employer: WMJobs
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