About this Role
Full-time (Monday to Thursday 06:30-14:30, Friday 06:30-14:00)
Term-time plus 2 INSET days
Permanent
Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting a thriving education environment? We are seeking a dedicated Cover Administrative Assistant to join our team, delivering high quality admin support within our school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the daily deployment of Cover Supervisors and supply teachers, ensuring smooth coverage across the school.
- Provide first aid support to staff, students, and visitors, prioritising the well-being of everyone in our school.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for parents, visitors, and stakeholders, embodying our school’s values, vision, and ethos in all interactions.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational skills, a warm and professional approach, and a commitment to upholding our school’s values. As an ambassador of our school, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering a welcoming, safe, and efficient environment.
Join us in making a positive impact every day!
About Us:
Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school, with over 1200 students, set in the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We have many strengths including a committed team of staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work and supporting the young people in our care. There is a hugely impressive range of opportunities on offer for our student body. We are a very happy school community.
Being part of the professional learning community at Excalibur Academies Trust will provide the post holder with outstanding opportunities to contribute to the continuing development of both the School and the Trust.
We truly believe Ashton Park has the potential to develop into a beacon of academic excellence over the next few years. If you are prepared for the challenge of playing a significant role in helping us achieve this and have a core belief that all students, no matter what their background or prior attainment, can achieve, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are proudly robust in our safeguarding practices and require every member of staff to be fully committed to protecting the welfare of young people.
What We Offer:
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
• Free eye tests
• Access to staff sports and competitions
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Internal job market and great opportunities for progression
• Free parking
We wish you the very best of luck with your application and hope to meet you soon!
Please be aware that we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this posting once suitable candidates have been found. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to be considered.
Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.