School Office Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office
Use of relevant equipment/resources
Experience of providing excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills, both on the telephone and in person
Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to staff, pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
Ability to identify own training and development needs and co-operate with means to address these
Ability to manage time, multi-task, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative and be proactive
Deals with difficult situations effectively
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions
Free tea and coffee in our regularly stocked staff room
Free onsite car park
Whole staff social events
Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Further details about the role
Working at the heart of our school, the school office assistant will play a vital role in shaping first impressions of our school with prospective parents, pupils, visitors and others.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.