Administrative Assistant

Permanent
Full Time - Term Time Only
King Edward Primary School, St Andrew Street, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2RG
Grade 3 Pt 5-7 Actual Pay: £15,827-£16,466, Full-Time Equivalent Pay: £18,795 - £19,554

The governors of our large primary school are looking to recruit an experienced, skilled and effective administrator to join our busy admin team. The ideal candidate will be computer literate and experience of working in a busy school office is desirable. The candidate will take a lead role in the management and monitoring of the school’s attendance process.

Candidates should have:-

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
  • Knowledge of software packages such as ScholarPack and FMS is desirable, in addition the successful applicant must have excellent ICT skills.
  • The ability to use their initiative and to manage their time well.
  • Recent school office experience.
  • The ability to work as a team member.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • An attention to detail.
  • Highly organised with a ‘Can do’ attitude but the ability to take direction where needed.
  • A sense of humour and armour plating!
  • An awareness of the need for confidentiality and safeguarding of children is essential.

In return we can offer:-

  • A happy and welcoming working atmosphere.
  • Professional and supportive colleagues and very friendly children and parents.
  • Ongoing professional development.

This role will be varied and you must be able to cope under pressure.

An information pack and application form are available (SAE please) from:

Visits to the school are most welcome. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on 01623 472215.

Closing Date: Friday 12th July 2019 (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Monday 15th July 2019

Interviews: Thursday 18th July 2019

 

• 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.