Cover and Administration AssistantEDV​/SJHCVA​/

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated and friendly Administrative Assistant to support the daily running of a busy secondary academy. This varied role covers staff cover, admissions, and support key operational functions using Arbor.

• Coordinate staff cover arrangements and help ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Act as the welcoming face of the school, providing excellent customer service to students, parents, staff and visitors through reception and administrative support.
• Support admissions, attendance, HR, and communications, helping to ensure an outstanding experience for families and staff.
• Engage in a varied and rewarding environment that offers opportunities to develop skills in school administration, HR processes, admissions and stakeholder engagement.

• Access to first‑class CPD opportunities and partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance.
• Opportunities for career progression across 25 academies in the trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential information and guidance 24/7 and face‑to‑face counselling if clinically advisable.
• Pension: automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
• Nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

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, 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.