Trust Administration Officer

About the role

Trust Administration Officer at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust

Fixed term 6 months contract

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday; 10am – 2pm

H4 6-9 (Fringe) £25,183 - £26,409 + £706 Fringe FTE (£11,711 - £12,266 Pro Rata)

Required from September 2025

Are you organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting excellence in education? This is an exciting opportunity to join our excellent Multi-Academy Trust of eight schools, which was formed in September 2021. We are seeking an organised and highly motivated individual to join our Trust Central Team as the Trust Administration Officer. The successful candidate is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative and organizational duties that support and enable the Trust to deliver administrative functions in an effective and professional way. This is a fixed term 6 months temporary contract in the first instance, with potential to become permanent as the Trust continues to grow and evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• A highly organised, detail-oriented team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence with IT systems including Microsoft Office
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines with ease
• A commitment to professionalism, discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude
• Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential

About the Trust

Established in September 2021, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust is a family of 8 Catholic schools in the Roman Catholic Deanery of the Lea Valley and whilst each school retains its own distinctive ethos and mission, we are united in our endeavours to deliver a Catholic education excelling in the academic, pastoral and spiritual life, and which produces fully flourishing pupils.

We take much inspiration from by the charism of St. Francis -

• To be caring towards everyone in the community;
• Being compassionate - standing up especially for the poor and oppressed;
• Acting with reverence towards all creation;
• Being peacemakers, reconcilers, and healers to all those in need.

How to apply

Closing date: 2nd July 2025; 9.00am

Interview date: On a rolling basis

To apply, complete the MyNewTerm Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role.

Applicants are advised to read the Notes to Applicants and Guidance Note on Reference before completing the Application Form. This is not a post for which it has been determined that priority will be given to Catholic applicants. There is no requirement for an applicant/the post holder to be Catholic or for a priest’s reference to be provided in relation to this role.

The St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. We are committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants.