Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 44.900 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 5 - 6The Role
Required for September 2024
‘Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students by joining our dedicated support staff team?’
About the role
We’re seeking a fantastic Administrative Assistant to become part of our administration team at Larks Hill Junior & Infant School. As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning of our students by providing an efficient and professional service to all stakeholders, undertaking reception duties as required.
The successful candidate will have experience of front of house/reception duties, and providing outstanding customer service, as well as the skills to work as an effective team member whilst applying instruction from others.
Some of your key duties will include:
The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus five days, permanent contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress. Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.
About Larks Hill Junior & Infant School
Larks Hill, a high-achieving school both locally and nationally, is a one form entry primary school, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. At Larks Hill, we are committed to investing in all of our children to prepare and provide them with the educational and life skills they will need to be successful in high school and future careers. We want children to be the ‘very best version of themselves’. In 2023, 93% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing us in the top 1% of all primary schools nationally for progress. Additionally, we proudly secured the 121st spot in the prestigious 2024 'Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England' list, firmly establishing us within the top 3% of primary schools across the country.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
Next steps:
Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan, or click here to access the Larks Hill Junior & Infant School website.
We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at recruitment@patrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01977 232146.
Please click here to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Friday 23rd August 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy Qualifications |
Essential
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Qualification in Business Administration or Secretarial Skills (Level 2 or 3) |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4RJ
Mrs A Millard
recruitment@patrust.org.uk