Administrative Assistant - Part-time

Spires Academy, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-6911-566S
  • Posted:18/06/2025
  • Pay:NJC 3 Point 5-7 (Prorated £19,705 - £20,326)
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 10:00
  • Interviews:W/C 30/06/2025

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  • To provide front of house reception support and to deputise in the absence of the main receptionist
  • To provide a reprographics service for the whole academy (photocopying, printing, laminating, booklet producing, reports and maintain stock levels, marketing materials and coloured paper/card/books for students)
  • To maintain the display boards, ensuring all display boards across the academy are regularly updated and maintained to a high standard
  • Liaise with parents/carers, staff in the Academy and external agencies as appropriate and assist with the completion of paperwork for IYFA, suspensions, school nurse etc.
  • Minuting of meetings
  • To lead on student medication needs, PEEPs, allergy paperwork
  • To support the admissions process during peak times throughout the year
  • To support the attendance officer
  • To be part of the academy first aid team
  • Carry out a range of additional duties that may arise from time-to-time in accordance with the nature of the role and level of responsibility.

 

Information about the school

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Spires Academy offers a distinctive small school environment and is justly proud of its reputation as a place where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be.

We work hard to provide a safe and happy environment within which every student can grow and achieve personal, social and academic success. We believe that Spires Academy makes a difference in the life chances of our students and that we can nurture confident young people who will play an active and constructive part in the community they live.

We are proud of our inclusive approach and strive to ensure that learning is enjoyable and seen as a lifelong process.

Spires Academy is part of the Orion Education Trust. The mission of Orion is to enhance the lives of children and young people by equipping them with the knowledge, personal skills and qualifications to become highly employable citizens, who can lead communities.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Gemma Lees
  • Address:Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD
  • Telephone: 01227710392
  • Email: glees@spires.e21c.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.