Administrative Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our school team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and skilled, and can work both individually and within a team, working in partnership with our children, parents and staff in a calm and friendly manner. Someone who ensures that any contact with the school, whether in person, over the phone or by email reflects our caring ethos and welcoming approach. We are seeking candidates who have school office experience or other office experiences along with a willingness to be trained in school procedures and policies. The role requires an individual who can work strategically and logically using a range of business systems and services supporting administrative aspects of the school in order to support the Headteacher and Finance & Operations Officer in complementing our current practice. It is essential that the successful candidate has:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of general administration duties
- The ability to manage and prioritise tasks
- Strong ICT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly
- A flexible and confident approach to work
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links
- A caring and positive working environment
- Enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy all aspects of school life
- Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents
- Opportunities to grow professionally
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.