Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Do you possess excellent secretarial and organisational skills?Are you keen to become part of a successful and innovative team supporting the Headteacher and school leaders to secure excellent outcomes for children?Are you an ambitious and energetic team player who could enhance our strong and committed office team? Are you welcoming ,approachable and able to ensure that our community ethos is maintained by being the first port of call for all visitors.

Corringham Primary school and Nursery have an exciting opportunity to recruit an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly effective school and trust at a very exciting time as we join the hugely succesful Mossbourne Federation on October 1st.

The successful applicant will:

• have experience of working in a school or business setting
• have a minimum of GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above
• have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have excellent knowledge of computing systems ,for example word, excel and google.
• be flexible , confident and able to work under their own initiative
• be diplomatic,confidential and possess excellent organisational skills

We can offer:

• the opportunity to work in a true community based school with a "family feel" and supportive parents and wonderful children
• A supportive, friendly, hardworking team
• A CPD entitlement with purposeful training
• The opportunity to work in a good school with a drive for excellence and a culture of "no excuses" and a belief that all children can succeed
• Supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their children
• A highly effective learning environment
• A responsive leadership team
• Children who are wonderful to work with
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with other services e.g. the local authority and the Mossbourne operations team

We could say a lot more, but we think the best way for you to get a feel for what it would be like to work for us, is to pay us a visit. Mrs Julie Painter, would be happy to arrange this for you. Please do give her a call on 01375 672157.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.

Information about the School

Our school is located in the heart of Corringham. Corringham Primary School is a GOOD school with a Proud History-first serving the community of Corringham in 1870. Many of our current pupil's parents and families have been part of the school and we even have teachers who were also our pupils.

Our aim is for every child to be the "Best That They Can Be"! Through an inspiring,creative,ambitious and inclusive curriculum we achieve high standards for all our children.We have two classes in each year group.The children are supported in their learning and social and emotional development by a highly qualified and committed team of professionals.

We have a specialised provision for children with Speech and Language difficulties. These children receive specialised Speech Therapy, Speech and Language Teaching and are also supported in their mainstream class.We also have an inclusion Hub catering for the full of range of Social,Emotional and Mental Health and Well-Being needs of our pupils. Our school is an exciting place to learn and our pupils work hard and behave well. We are proud of our focus on a child-centred curriculum where children are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential in a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment.