Job Description
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Contractual Status: Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week X 40 weeks per year- term time, inset days plus one week of holidays
Salary: Scale 4 Point 7 to 8
Position start date 16th October 2024 or earlier if possible
We are seeking to appoint a reliable and efficient Administrative Assistant for our friendly school office.
The successful candidate will have:
· An approachable, confident manner with the ability to relate and deal with enquiries from both adults and children
· Excellent organisation, interpersonal, multi-tasking and communication skills
· A flexible approach to daily tasks with the ability to work well both within a team and independently
· A clear understanding of the need for discretion and ability to maintain complete confidentiality
· Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Excel and Word
· The ability to multitask and work calmly, efficiently and accurately throughout disturbances during the day but still meet deadlines
· A positive and professional approach with the ability to use initiative and prioritise tasks
Duties will include:
· To be the first point of contact for both telephone and face-to-face enquiries and take messages where appropriate
· To undertake typing and word processing as required
· Maintenance of pupil data and records using Sims software
. Assist the Headteacher with the administration related to attendance
· General administrative tasks - including some financial work
· Medical and welfare support for children
· Please see job description for more details
A knowledge of Sims software and Parentpay would be an advantage.
Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable but not essential, as training will be given.
South Green Junior School follows safer recruitment practices and all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note we do not send out application packs.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.