Administration and Cover Assistant

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint a Administration and Cover Assistant to ensure effective deployment of staffing and support the smooth running of our school office. We have a passionate and dedicated staff team, who are committed to providing an outstanding education for the children. Your responsibilities

• Assist with operating the academy system for managing staff absence and room closures using the Cover module on our Management Information System (Arbor).
• Assist with operating the academy system for managing staff absence and room closures using the Cover module on our Management Information System (Arbor).
• To support the Office Manager with Admissions.
• To promote the ethos of the school when communicating with children, staff, parents, governors and visitors.
• To provide a positive image of the school in accordance with the mission statement.
• Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing visitors in and out of the premises.
• Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, liaise with parents, staff etc.
• Process orders and receipt goods on behalf of the school.
  
  A friendly and proactive approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to follow school policy and protocols
• A team player with a keen eye for detail
• A highly organised and efficient member of the team
  
  The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. What the school offers its staff Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools. Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel. Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?


• Access to first class CPD opportunities.We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities forcareer progression- with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance- you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension- automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with 23.68% 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.