Administration Assistant

As Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and provide excellent customer service to staff, students, parents and visitors. Duties will include:

• Managing calls, emails and front desk enquiries
• Supporting school communications and administrative systems
• Assisting with events, trips and whole-school activities
• Providing reprographics and general office support
• Supporting systems such as ParentPay and student records
• Assisting with first aid and maintaining accurate records
  
  We are seeking someone who:
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills
• Can manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Works well as part of a team and independently
• Is professional, calm and approachable
Previous experience in administration is essential, and experience in a school setting would be an advantage.

Christ the King Catholic Academy is looking to appoint a friendly and efficient Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a vibrant, inclusive and supportive school community where staff wellbeing and professional development are highly valued. At Christ the King, we are proud of our welcoming culture and strong relationships between staff, students and families. We are committed to helping every child be the best they can be - and our staff play a vital role in making this happen every day.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development. The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition. Learn more about us on our socials: Instagram: @StThomasAquinasCMAT Facebook: @StThomasAquinasCMAT LinkedIn: @st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-multi-academy-trust