Administrative Assistant

19 September 2016
Temporary
Part Time - Term Time Only
To cover Maternity leave
Edgewood Primary School, Edgewood Drive, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6HX
Grade 1 – points 6 - 8 £14,514 - £14,771 (pro-rata £6,606 – £6,723)

Working pattern: 20 hours a week 39 weeks a year

Maternity Cover to start 31st October 2016

We are looking for an administration assistant to join our dedicated team at Edgewood Primary School in the autumn for a Maternity Cover. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children alike, be able to prioritise effectively and to juggle many different tasks under pressure. An awareness of the importance of confidentiality and of the safeguarding of children is essential.

Other essential skills are the ability to work as part of a team, a good level of qualification and competency in English and Maths, the ability to handle cash and be able to meet deadlines.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.  Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Please note we do not accept CV’s.

We can offer;

• A Good school, always looking at how we can move forwards and adopt innovative practice.

• A welcoming and well-resourced environment.

• Children who enjoy school and are very polite.

• Professional support & CPD opportunities

 Please contact the school office to make an appointment to visit the school.

Application forms and further details are available from the school either by post (please send a large SAE) or by email: sally@edgewood.notts.sch.uk. All applicants will be informed by email whether they have or have not been shortlisted so please ensure you give a valid email address in your application.

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th September 2016 12pm.Interviews are taking place week commencing 26th September 2016.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.