St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Cover and Administration Assistant EDV/2026/SJHCVA/33125

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About This Role
Are you an organised, proactive individual with exceptional communication skills looking for an exciting opportunity?
If so, we are seeking a dedicated and friendly Administrative Assistant to be a part of our vibrant school community.
This is a varied administrative position with responsibilities across cover, admissions, and you will:
- Play a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of a busy secondary academy, coordinating staff cover arrangements and supporting key operational functions using Arbor.
- Be the welcoming face of the school, providing excellent customer service to students, parents, staff, and visitors through reception and administrative support.
- Support a range of school functions including admissions, attendance, HR, and communications, helping to ensure an outstanding experience for families and staff.
- Join a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering opportunities to develop skills in school administration, HR processes, admissions, and stakeholder engagement.
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
St John Houghton aim to deliver ‘world class’ education, opportunities, support, and care for every child as unique children of God. We strive to ensure that the children in our care are loved, valued, and supported and leave us as confident young adults ready for life in modern society, equipped with the skills necessary to survive and thrive in the world of today.
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The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, brings together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social, and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually, and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
We Offer
- Access to first-class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
- Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.


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For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk.
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The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic 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. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
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