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The Willows Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join the team on a fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.
Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year from 14th October 2024 to 31st August 2025.
The hours will be 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm Friday, includes 1 hour break (37 hours per week) term time only for 39 weeks per year (including inset days).
Scale 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8) Actual Salary £21,418 per annum (includes paid annual leave which must be taken during closure periods).
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 27th September 2024. Interview Date: week commencing 30th September 2024.
School
The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable Administration Assistant to work in our busy school office.
We are looking for a person who will:
· have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring confidentiality and discretion at all times
· be able to organise and prioritise workload
· be solution focused whilst maintaining a flexible approach with a can do attitude
· work well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practise
We can offer you:
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application
We welcome visits to our school which can be arranged by contacting Russell Short at russell.short@willows.essex.sch.uk or 01268 470880. Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.