Administration Assistant
Meridian High School
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Please see advert
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 28 October 2019
Job overview
Salary: GLF G5 £21,169 - £23,800 Pro Rata £19,433 - £21,849
Location: Meridian High School, Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH
Contract: Full-time – 36 hours per week , 42 weeks a year, fixed term contract (one year)
Start date: ASAP
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide an efficient and effective administrative and finance support as a member of our school's office team. The successful candidate will promote a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to our school.
Please see a list below of the key accountabilities:
· Raising purchase orders
· Goods receipting
· School Uniform Shop
· Managing lettings: site visits for hirer, agreeing charges, sending booking forms, T&C’s, policies, checking availability, dealing with complaints, communications, debt collection
· Producing best value paperwork
· Recording supply teacher costs and checking invoices
· Administering trip paperwork
· Administration of parent pay and other online payment platforms
· Credit card management
· Chasing debts (hirers)
· Reception cover (30 mins per day)
· Duties: Lunch duty – twice a week
Although this is a brief overview of what the successful candidate will be expected to do, for a full list of the accountabilities and more information on the role, please click on the job description.
We would strongly recommend that you let us arrange a visit for you to visit the school to see for yourself why this is such a special opportunity. We would welcome any potential applicants to book a tour in with the Headteacher via his P.A., Debbie Longhurst, at d.longhurst@meridianhigh.london
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF reserves the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
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About Meridian High School
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Welcome to Meridian High School
At Meridian High School we have an incredibly committed and dedicated staff team who have the privilege of supporting and teaching a genuinely comprehensive intake of students, both in terms of backgrounds and abilities. Every single one of us contributes to the personal development, progress and experience of the students at Meridian High School.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a forward-looking, dynamic Academy, on a journey of rapid improvement within GLF Schools. We believe education is about developing the whole person, helping learners to understand the many different branches of human knowledge, challenging them to think critically and encouraging a desire for truth and curiosity in life.
Based in New Addington, Croydon, Meridian High School first opened under it's current name in 2015. It was previously known as Addington High School and has around 1,200 pupils. The secondary school and sixth form was named for the prime meridian line, which passes through the school grounds.
Values and vision
Meridian High School does a great deal to ensure that pupils have a strong sense of family and take pride in their school. Teachers seek to ensure that pupils develop both inside and outside the classroom, with extensive extra-curricular activities on offer. The intention is that pupils leave the school with the emotional and social intelligence to succeed in the real world, as well as strong academic qualifications.
Our School is a family. That means, above all else, we help each other to be:
Resilient - Ambitious - Respectful
We have high aspirations for every student and believe that everyone is capable of remarkable successes. As a GLF Schools Academy, we provide high quality, challenging and personalised education experiences to ensure that we all have every opportunity to Grow, Learn and Flourish as exceptional leaders and contributors to society.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Thank you for your interest in Meridian High School. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
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