Administrative Assistant

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the administrative team at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy for an exceptional Administrative Assistant to work within an experienced and motivated office team.

Salary:
Band D (NJC 5/6) - 22 hours per week - Term Time only (pro rata)

The successful candidate will have responsibility for a range of general administrative duties, including elements of finance, attendance management and communications as well as other delegated duties. Alongside the office team, under the direction of the Office Manager, they will also have responsibility for ensuring the Academy’s reception provides a consistent and professional service. They will be effective and efficient, ensuring the smooth running of the office, completing day to day tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

The role includes general administrative duties with a focus on:

• Finance and administrative systems
• Procurement of goods and resources
• Attendance management and communications
• Reception duties and delivering a consistent, professional service
• Working effectively as part of a team under the Office Manager
• Maintaining high standards of literacy and numeracy where required

• Be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Core Learning Characteristics
• Driven, proactive, and positive with a commitment to improving standards
• Growth mindset, strong work ethic and a sense of humour
• Experience of procurement of goods and resources
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Experience of finance and administrative systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working in an environment requiring high literacy and numeracy
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Ability to see the big picture and a desire to improve outcomes for children
• Knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Lilly Hall Academy operates

• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a Multi-Academy Trust
• A range of employee benefits including:
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • Smart Tech

Pension Scheme

Westfield

Closing Date:
Tuesday 10 March 2026 - 4:00pm

Interviews:
To be arranged

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed and can be arranged with the Academy Principal, Mr David Horrigan via the Academy office (contact details below).

Maltby Lilly Hall Academy, Cliff Hill, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AU
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Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link:
Maltby Learning Trust - careers

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD