Administrative Assistant to the Directors of Education

at  Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Castleford Academy Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising currently of five schools: two secondary academies, one primary academy, one junior academy and one infant academy. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a geographic cluster within Wakefield. Castleford Academy Trust is in a period of transition which will see the Trust grow significantly with the academies within Northern Ambition Academies Trust planning to join the Trust in February 2025.
Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”. Within Castleford Academy Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. Castleford Academy Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development.

ACTUAL SALARY £27,049- £29,051

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join the Trust central team, working closely with the Directors of Education to manage and organise their work and diary whilst also contributing to the wider Trust administrative functions.
Ideally you will have significant experience of providing administrative support within an educational environment and you will have the key knowledge and awareness, attention to detail, flexibility and determination to make a real difference to our Trust.

Your application will need to demonstrate that you are/have:

• Substantial and successful experience of providing high quality professional and confidential administration support in an educational environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with a strong attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver timely, accurate and up to date documents to the required quality.
• Ability to clerk a range of meetings, producing accurate and detailed minutes
• An enthusiastic member of staff committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils, staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple diaries.
• The ability to communicate efficiently with a range of stakeholders

You will also need to be:

• Supportive of the Trust’s ethos and values at all times both within the Trust and the wider community.
• An expert in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint) and other appropriate software packages.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to be resilient and determined whilst also providing support to Trust leaders and other staff within the Trust.

This position would be suitable for an experienced school PA, or senior administrative assistant with similar relevant experience, looking for progression and a career in a growing Trust.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
Castleford Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy Trust, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Job Description
The deadline for applications is 8.00am on Monday 10th February 2025, with interviews taking place on Friday 14th February.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy Trust address or via email to trustrecruitment@castlefordacademytrust.com
For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademytrust.com or email Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager at ktriplett@castlefordacademy.com

Please refer the Job description for details