Job Description

Administrative Assistant

Scale 3 (Actual salary, £7473.64)

13 hours a week, term time only

2 days a week, Monday and Thursday (8:30-3:30pm)

To commence 30th June 2025

Northlands Primary School & Nursery are looking to appoint an experienced, confident and efficient part-time Administrative Assistant/Receptionist with a cheerful and positive attitude and a willingness to support other members of the administrative team as required.

The successful candidate will be very well organised with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to demonstrate strong initiative and flexibility. A good level of English and Mathematics is required. Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable.

Duties will include:

· Supporting the Attendance Officer with attendance.

· Reception - greeting visitors and taking deliveries.

· Pupil welfare.

· Providing hospitality to visitors.

· General clerical work, including sending emails, typing word documents and photocopying/scanning.

· Using the school communication app to liaise with parents.

In return we can offer you:

· Well-behaved and motivated children;

· A highly professional, dedicated staff team;

· A supportive and friendly community;

· Opportunities for continuing professional development;

Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact Sue Gilbert on 01268 553434 or by email, admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Information about the School

Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.

Please refer closely to the job description and/or person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.