Administrative Assistant

Maltbylearningtrust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization located in Rotherham is seeking an exceptional Administrative Assistant to join their motivated office team. The ideal candidate will handle various administrative duties, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication. Key requirements include strong interpersonal skills, experience in finance systems, and a commitment to support children. Benefits include a pension scheme and employee assistance programs, along with a supportive induction and mentoring.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 access to GP service

Cash healthcare plan

Staff Rewards Gateway

Smart Tech

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of goods and resources.
• Experience of finance and administrative systems.
• Experience working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage general administrative duties including finance and attendance.
• Ensure a professional reception service.
• Contribute to the office's smooth operation and day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

High-level literacy and numeracy

Proactive approach

Job description

Salary: Band D (NJC 5/6) - 22 hours per week - Term Time only (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the administrative team at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy for an exceptional Administrative Assistant to work within an experienced and motivated office team.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to join our administrative team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for a range of general administrative duties, including elements of finance, attendance management and communications as well as other delegated duties. Alongside the office team, under the direction of the Office Manager, they will also have responsibility for ensuring the Academy’s reception provides a consistent and professional service. They will be effective and efficient, ensuring the smooth running of the office, completing day to day tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Core Learning Characteristics
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour
• have experience of procurement of goods and resources
• have experience of working effectively as part of a team
• have experience of finance and administrative systems
• have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• have experience of working in an environment where high level literacy and numeracy skills have been demonstrated
• have experience of working with children and young people
• have the ability to see the big picture and a visible desire to improve the outcome for children and young people
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Lilly Hall Academy operates

In return we offer

• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a Multi-Academy Trust.
• A range of employee benefits including:
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • Smart Tech

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Westfield

Closing Date: Friday 16 January 2026 - 9:00am

Interviews: Week Commencing 19 January 2026

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed and can be arranged with the Academy Principal, Mr Richard Pease via the Academy office (contact details below).
Maltby Lilly Hall Academy, Cliff Hill, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AU.
Tel [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD