Administration Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic Administrative Officer to join the lovely Ivy House team!

The role will be to contribute to providing successful and efficient administrative support to our teaching staff and leadership team.

Example of duties will include:

• To act as a point of contact for all school enquiries either by telephone email or face to face and contribute to the smooth running of the school reception.
• Deal with reception/visitor etc. matters.
• Provide personal administrative and organisational support to other staff.
• Maintain confidential staffing records.

AtShaw Education Trust we believe every role has the power to transform a youre supporting behind the scenes inspiring in the classroom orleading with vision you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvaluesopportunity integrity community and equityguide everything wedo. Our vision is Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning. We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued every voicematters and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary secondary and special schoolsproudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training apprenticeships talent development programmesand research opportunities we empower our staff to thrive as skilledconfident professionals. We champion wellbeing value every voice and foster aculture where you feel supported motivated and inspired to make a realdifference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Ifyou have the passion dedication and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise we would love you to join our team.

Togetherlets make the remarkable happen.

Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Makea life-changing difference in one of our special schools

Ourspecial schools are inspiring welcoming and truly life-changing places towork. Every day our dedicated teams help children and young people with a widerange of special educational needs and disabilities to discover theirstrengths achieve their ambitions and live happy fulfilling lives.

Ourpupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learningdisabilities complex medical needs sensory impairments moderate and severelearning difficulties and social emotional and mental health needs. Everypupil is unique and every achievement and milestone is recognised andcelebrated.

Byjoining one of our special schools you will become part of a warmcompassionate and highly skilled team united by a shared belief in what everychild and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environmentwhere relationships matter ideas are welcomed and every role makes animportant contribution.

Whetheryou join us as a teacher teaching assistant healthcare professional or aspart of our administration facilities or operational teams you will have theopportunity to develop your skills learn from experienced colleagues and builda rewarding career in special education.

Ourpupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education care andsupport shaped around their individual strengths needs and our teams help pupils develop their knowledge communicationindependence and confidence while preparing them for adulthood and theirfuture lives.

Workingin one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity tojoin an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to childrenyoung people and their families.

Joinus and help transform lives including your own.

ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching) Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so werecommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.

Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.

• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trusts Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary:

Working hours: 37 hours per week term time only plus 3 weeks for INSET (32.5 hours upwards would be considered)