Administrator & Attendance Officer
What skills and experience we're looking for
Administrator and Attendance Officer
Bristol Grade 7, scale point 8 - 11, £25,992 - £27,269 (actual salary £18,023 - £21,899)
Term-time only, plus 5 in-service days, 8am to 4pm (including 1 hour lunch break)
Permanent contract - start date as soon as possible
Closing date for applications: Thursday 21 November, midday.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27 November.
We are a successful and popular three-form-entry junior school. Our success is down to the supreme skills and commitment of our staff. You will be joining an experienced team who will give generously of their time and expertise to support you.In return, you will be expected to demonstrate initiative, commitment, professionalism and be a team player.
We are looking for an outstanding administrator and attendance officer to undertake a key role in our administrative team. The role requires an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and excellent organisational and administrative skills.At the centre of everything that goes on in school, your duties will be varied, including looking after the children’s needs, supporting colleagues and parents and being the first point of call for all visitors to the school.
You will be a confident user of ICT systems, a quick learner, and able to use your initiative to solve problems and respond to new challenges; responsible for managing the school’s information, communications and payments systems and databases.You will also monitor daily attendance and provide support to parents and to the Headteacher in managing attendance.
For more information and to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Nicola O'Brien, Business Manager 0117 377 2444 or email recruitment@henleazejuniorschool.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status.We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
What the school offers its staff
We have a strong commitment to support staff in continuing their professional development, and we offer many ways to achieve this. Our staff enjoy a strong sense of community and professional support, as well as a lively and cheerful environment to work in.In addition, there are many other benefits for staff, including a wrap-around child care offer; attractive grounds and on-site parking.
We ask every member of our community to do all they can to promote the following school values:
- HJS is an inclusive school where everybody feels they belong
- We are creative, curious and critical thinkers.
- We have a curriculum that excites and inspires.
- We develop confident, motivated and respectful young people.
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.