Oak Learning Trust - Office Administration Support

Oak Learning Trust

c/o George Washington Primary School

Well Bank Road

Washington

NE37 1NL

Tel: 0191 4906453

Office Administration Support

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent, term time + 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Salary: Grade 2, SCP 5 – 6 (pro-rata)

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Office Administration Support person to work between two of our Trust Schools in Washington. You will be friendly, committed and able to use your own initiative while working within the office and reception areas, undertaking financial, administrative and school support duties as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide a welcoming environment to all those visiting or contacting our school
2. Understand the need for flexibility in their role
3. Work calmly under pressure in a very busy school office environment
4. Possess excellent communication and IT skills
5. Be solution-focused and proactive in their approach
6. Be confident, competent and caring in dealing with children and adults
7. Be committed to their personal and professional development
8. Manage their own and the office workload ensuring a good service is provided to the school
9. Maintain confidentiality
10. Be enthusiastic and supportive of the Academy ethos

We offer:

1. A positive, supportive staff team
2. A happy and friendly working environment
3. Good opportunities for professional development

These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association.

Oak Learning Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.

Closing Date: 12:00 noon on Thursday 1st May 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 1st May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 7th May 2025

Please return completed forms to Janine Mackintosh, Executive Office Manager – OLTJanine.Mackintosh@olt.org.uk