Admin Assistant

<p>Owston Park Primary Academy - The Rose Learning Trust</p><p>Lodge Road</p><p>Skellow</p><p>Doncaster</p><p>DN6 8PU</p><p>Contract Type: Permanent</p><p>Hours: 14 hrs per week, Thursday & Friday – 8:00am to 3:30pm – 30 mins lunch, Term time only</p><p>Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 9:00am </p><p>Shortlisting Date: Monday 12th October 2026 </p><p>Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026</p><p>Commencement Date: As soon as possible</p><p>The Rose Learning Trust is a successful medium sized trust based in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We have grown from two schools to nine over the last seven years with a central trust office based in Balby. We are a trust that lives our vision of <em>transforming futures collaboratively</em> in all our work to ensure we develop and grow sustainably and embed best practice for the benefit of our pupils. </p><p><strong>Owston Park Primary Academy is looking to appoint a highly motivated and organised professional to play a key role in our school. A vacancy exists for a hardworking and dedicated Admin Assistant to join the school.</strong></p><p>As a member of staff, you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience. </p><p>Staff should always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have: </p><ul><li>Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service </li><li>A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices </li><li>A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment </li><li>A commitment to professional development and training </li><li>An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose </li></ul><p>The successful candidate will: </p><ul><li>Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role</li><li>Have a good level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C (4) or above is essential</li><li>Be able to use their initiative to work independently and flexibly.</li><li>Have experience of working within an office on a range of computer programs including Word & Excel</li><li>Enjoy working with children and forms good relationships with both children and adults.</li><li>Someone who understands the importance of confidentiality.</li></ul><p> We can offer in return: </p><ul><li>A friendly, kind, caring school which is central to the community</li><li>An inclusive ethos with curious and motivated learners with high aspirations for all</li><li>Staff and children who behave with integrity </li><li>A happy and welcoming school where children, parents, staff and visitors feel valued for who they are</li><li>A dedicated and supportive team who create an ethos of success for both staff and pupils</li><li>Supporting hard working staff with shared vision and aims</li><li>Forward thinking, collaborative team</li><li>Leadership with a strong emphasis on the support and well-being of staff</li><li>Excellent professional development opportunities across a growing Multi Academy Trust</li><li>Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all that it does</li></ul><p>Please see the Recruitment Pack for full job description and person specification.</p><p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with the School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Robinson <a href="mailto:admin@owstonpark.co.uk" target="_blank">admin@owstonpark.co.uk</a>. Tel: 01302 722271.</p><p>For further information about this role please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Robinson <a href="mailto:admin@owstonpark.co.uk" target="_blank">admin@owstonpark.co.uk</a>. Tel: 01302 722271.</p><p>To apply use the link below:</p><p><a href="" target="_blank">

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