Administrative Assistant - whole school cover and medical needs lead

Job Title: Administration support assistant – Whole school cover and medical needs lead

Job location: King Charles I School

Salary: SC4 (7-11) (£26,403-£28,142) pro rata (actual starting salary £22,708)

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus the 5 school training days

Closing date: Monday 17 November at 10:00am

Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?

Who we are looking for:

King Charles I School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Admin Support Assistant to lead on whole school cover coordination and medical needs support, while also providing general administrative services to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

This multifaceted role involves:

• Coordinating staff cover across the school

• Supporting students with medical conditions

• Administering work experience placements

• Delivering high-quality reception and administrative support across departments

The post is for 37 hours per week, term time only plus five school training days. You would be expected to start daily at 7-7.30am to coordinate staff cover.

This role reports to the Examinations and Office Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail

• Experience in administrative roles, ideally within an educational setting

• 3 day First Aid certificate or willing to undertake training

• A caring and professional approach to student welfare

Why join us?

We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

 Annual leave starting at 26 days plus Bank Holidays

 Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges

 Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions

 Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

 Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations

 Employee Assistance Programme

 Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

About Us:

King Charles I School is a secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. With a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average.

We are part of Four Stones Gateway Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment.

Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

 Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel

 Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach or support

 A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported

 A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing.

Your Application:

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about the post or arrange for a school visit then please contact us using the contact details on our website. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.

Further information and an application form are available via the Trust website.