Job Description

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is a happy and positive school looking to appoint an Administration Assistant to be a key player in the day-to-day running of the busy school office. The Administration Assistant responsibilities include general administration and telephone duties as well as dealing with daily enquiries from parents, staff and pupils. This role will also include responsibility for the school's admissions and attendance. This position is a good opportunity for someone who has the enthusiasm to learn about wider administrative processes and wants to get involved in the busy life of a primary school.

We are looking for a person who:

· is organised and able to prioritise workload

· has excellent communication skills using all forms of communication (email, face to face, telephone, written letters)

· is confident and able to work on their own initiative

· works well with others and is calm under pressure

· has the interests of children at the heart of the work that they do

· has good ICT skills and able to use all Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)

Information about the School

We are a happy, vibrant school, which you will clearly see when you visit, but we expect you to commit to developing the school’s excellent learning environment further to be the heart of a learning community.

Our pupils are well-behaved and enjoy their time in school. The staff team works closely together- getting to know all of our families well.

Chadwell St Mary Primary is a member of South West Essex Community Education Trust, along with William Edwards School, Stifford Clays Primary and Deneholm Primary.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for appointment to this post.