Term Time Admin Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a kind, curious and hardworking individual to join our support staff team as Admin Assistant at the newly opened Northstowe Primary School. Working within a small team, the Admin Assistant will be the first port of call for families, dealing with enquiries and providing efficient administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school office. As a small group of staff in a brand-new school, we all have to go the extra mile however, we promote and support a good work life balance, and we are a kind and supportive team.

· Excellent CPD provision for all staff, working in collaboration and sharing best practice across the trust.

The ideal candidate

· Have a good educational background

· Be confident in communicating with external agencies, staff, pupils and their families

· Have experience working in the education sector or have sound knowledge of the education system

· Have the ability to work using their own initiative

· Be knowledgeable in child protection matters

· Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

In September 2024, Northstowe Primary School opened with the first intake of Reception aged children and our Sixth Form Provision welcomed its first young adults into Year 12. Northstowe Secondary College was built in 2019 and is the cornerstone of the Northstowe Learning Community, an all-through school from 2024, catering for students aged 4-19. Northstowe Secondary College opened to just 71 students but is now over-subscribed with students in Years 7-11. The secondary school has grown year on year, and it will continue to grow until it reaches its full capacity of 1,800 places for students aged 11-16, with a further 400 places available for sixth form students. We are also lucky enough to have the Martin Bacon Academy, an area Special School, on our campus that also caters for children aged 4-19.

You will be part of an experienced and growing team of teaching and support staff working to create an inclusive, innovative and aspirational learning environment for the young people and families within the community we serve.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

The Opportunity

· To join an experienced, fun and enthusiastic team of individuals

· To be involved in the setting up and growth of a new primary school within the Northstowe community.

· To make a real difference to the positive experience of our pupils and families., Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff pay table, Grade 3, Points 2-3

Hours of work: 25 - 27.5 hours per week (across 5 days), 39 weeks per year (term time only plus an additional week), Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays