Administration Assistant
The Park and Parkwall Primary School Federation is looking to recruit a positive, hardworking and skilled ambitious individual who wants to make a real difference to the Federation Business Team. The purpose of the role is work in partnership with teachers to meet the needs of children.
The Federation consists of two primary schools- Park Primary School is a large school in Kingswood
- Parkwall Primary is a smaller school in Cadbury Heath
- Has experience of working with children
- The ability to establish and maintain positive and consistent relationships with colleagues and other professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- A good understanding of the need for discretion, tact and confidentiality at all times.
- An understanding of child protection, equal opportunities and inclusion issues
- A willingness to learn new skills, work flexibly with other staff and undertake further professional development
- Can follow direction but also be pro-active and use own initiative • Resilient and can work with good humour.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records.
Job requirements
Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English
Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis
Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills
A high level of verbal and written communication standards
Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines
Why join us?
As our Administration Assistant, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.In return we can offer you:- The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking community of learners
- The support of the experienced Business Team
- A lovely working environment at both schools
- A welcoming team who work collectively secure the very best opportunities and outcomes for our pupils
- Continuous Professional Development programme for all staff
- A strong commitment to Staff Wellbeing
To apply please download an application pack and job description from the website
Deadline for applications: 9am 4th October 2024Likely interview date: 8th October 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to vetting including a DBS disclosure.