Administrative Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Can support the Office Manager in the day to day running of the school office.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a good telephone manner.
- Is a competent user of ICT, with knowledge and experience of using SIMS and ParentPay (or an online equivalent)
- Has a flexible and confident approach to work and the ability to deal sensitively with a range of people and situations with confidentiality.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Happy, polite and respectful children
- A happy, vibrant and successful school, where everyone is valued
- A friendly staffing team who are driven, highly skilled and want the best for the pupils and the wider school community.
- A commitment to staff CPD and opportunities.
- A leadership team and Governors who have a focus on the support for staff and their well-being.
Further details about the role
Copley Junior School in Sprotbrough, Doncaster, is welcoming and friendly, with staff and children who work exceptionally hard to achieve high standards. We are looking to appoint a well-organised and professional administrative assistant to provide clerical and administrative duties in a busy school office.You will have the opportunity to work alongside our Office Manager to ensure smooth running of the school.
The successful candidate must have a working knowledge and understanding of Office procedures. ParentPay (or other online payment system) and SIMS database would be desirable. An ability to use your own initiative and to work as part of a team are essential.
The working hours required are Monday 8:00am – 4:30pm and then Tuesday – Friday 8:00am – 1:00pm. This is term time only and additional training days may be required as agreed with the Head teacher. There can be some flexibility within these hours so please discuss options beforehand.
There will also be opportunities for additional hours.]
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 19th March
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25th March
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.