Cover Admin Assistant

Job Title: Cover Administrative Assistant

Salary: NJC 7 £26,403 to NCJ 11 FTE £28,142 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

School: Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 3LN

Hours: Full time, term time, plus 5 Inset Days (07:00 - 15:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 - 14:30 Fridays)

Contract type: Permanent

Start: September

Overview

Cover Administrative Assistant in a friendly 11‑to‑18 secondary school on the Isle of Wight.

Responsibilities

• Take daily absence calls from staff up to 07:00 and record absences using reporting systems.
• Organise planned and unplanned cover for absent staff using the school Management Information System.
• Book supply teachers through agencies as required.
• Cover reception predominantly in the afternoons and perform other duties such as break/lunch duties and assisting with the administration of trips.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a customer‑facing role in an office environment.
• Good IT skills and proficiency with general office equipment.
• Organised, adaptable and strong administrative skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and a passion for working with and supporting children.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and developmental support.
• Generous benefits including pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
• Discounted gym memberships, travel deals and other lifestyle perks.

Employer commitments

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. All offers are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, references and, where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates.

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