Student Reception / Admin Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Student Reception / Admin Assistant
Robert Barclay Academy
Contract: 32.5 hrs per week, term-time only plus INSET
Actual salary: £16,600 per annum
Start Date: March/ April 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Robert Barclay Academy. We are seeking to appoint a friendly and highly organised person to join our school working as an administration assistant on student reception. This post is varied, extremely busy and relies on the postholder maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times. You will be the first point of contact for our community, welcoming pupils, parents, staff, and other visitors, so exceptional interpersonal skills are an essential prerequisite. The successful candidate will ideally have worked in a similar administration environment.
A professional dress code is expected.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time please see our website for further details.
Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
Closing date: Monday 6 March 2023
Interview: TBC
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £16,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/03/2023
Expected start date: 27/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Student Reception / Admin Assistant roles across Scholars' Education Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,600 - £16,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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