Administrative Assistant - Acorn Multi Academy Trust
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Grade C, 4-6: £21,189 - £21,968 pro rata

Required to start as soon as possible.
The post is to cover Maternity for 6 months initially with possible extension.
The Acorn Multi Academy Trust consists of seven schools; St Andrew’s C of E Primary, Chardstock, Mrs Ethelston’s C of E Primary, Uplyme, Axminster Community Primary, Membury Primary, Loders C of E Primary, Marshwood C of E Primary, Bridport and St Mary’s CE Primary Academy, Thorncombe.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and cheerful person to provide administrative support within our busy central Hub office in Axminster, Devon. The role will include data input, word processing and the use of various management information systems. The successful candidate will need to be well organised and have good communication skills.
The successful applicant must have:-
● the ability to thrive in a busy working environment and able to prioritise workload.
● exceptional organisational and communication skills.
● excellent clerical and data processing / word processing experience.
● a good telephone manner and excellent people skills.
● a willingness to learn new skills and work as a key member of a busy team.
● an awareness of Safeguarding, Health & Safety, security and Confidentiality requirements.
● a positive and calm nature and able to work under pressure.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Acorn Multi Academy Trust, Hub Office and speak to Sarah Brett, Business Operations Manager on (01297 800250)
Acorn Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure, as well as two satisfactory references and online check of publicly available information are required for this post.
Further information for this vacancy is available on our website at jobs.acornacademy.org. Further information about the Multi Academy Trust is also available by visiting the website www.acornacademy.org
Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 6 February 2023.
Interview Date: Thursday 9 February 2023.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationEast DevonDevonDorset
- Reference
AC1271
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
Grade C, 4-6: £21,189 - £21,968 pro rata
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
30 hours per week (Monday - Friday) 41 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
06/02/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes