Administrative Assistant
The Perse School is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work within our Human Resources Team, which is responsible for providing a professional and expert HR function supporting over 420 members of support and teaching staff across three School sites.
The main focus will be on supporting safeguarding compliance administration, with some assistance for recruitment activities.As well as helping the School to recruit the best staff, this is an important role supporting the School’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by ensuring our HR and recruitment processes comply with the required regulations and guidance.
This role therefore involves considerable process management and handling sensitive data to the highest standards of accuracy and care. Previous HR experience is not necessary; we are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
This is a part time role working 25 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks.
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper.Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge
Closing date: Thursday 30th January at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment.Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.