Job Title: Administrative Assistant Contract: Fixed term (maternity cover) – until 27 February 2026 - Term Time Only + Inset Days Salary: £25,136 - £27,398 (actual £13,088) Closing – 11 February 2025 Interview – 14 February 2025 Start: March 2025 Work Pattern – Monday, Thursday, and Friday – 0745-1515 – other working patterns can be discussed at interview We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at Broadoak Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. This role is offered on a part time basis working three full days per week (22.5 hours), maternity cover, one months' notice of return. Under the direction of senior staff, the Administration Assistant will provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy. They will be expected to undertake administrative tasks such as reception duties, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and ordering stationery as well as some targeted admin support for specific areas such as admissions, work experience etc. At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the academy. Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-Super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the Town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well- balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak’s pivotal role in their children’s education, well-being and futures. As part of the Cabot Learning Federation, there are significant opportunities to connect and collaborate with our partner Academies as well as outstanding leadership development opportunities. About the Cabot Learning Federation: The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are proud to be part of diverse communities in the region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupil’s needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds. How to Apply:Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’ on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application. Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section, in the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder please make regular checks on the status of an application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Keep in touch with the latest CLF Opportunities: Candidate Talent Pool - To join the CLF Candidate Talent Pool and keep in touch with us about future roles that may be of interest, please sign up here: CLF Candidate Talent Pool. Social Media - You can also follow us and keep track of our latest roles via our social media Careers pages (LinkedIn/Facebook/X).
Safeguarding and pre-employment checks: The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.