Administrative Assistant – General

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED

We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our support staff team.  The suitable candidate would work alongside colleagues within the main school office and, at times, assist with reception desk duties, dealing with both parents and students, and also supporting the SEND department. This is an interesting and varied role that would suit someone who has some administration experience and who is looking to develop their career in a business focused environment. 

Our Culture

We are proud to be building a school that, by 2025, will be delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work whilst, at the same time, supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our Values

The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community. We are looking to recruit individuals who live by these values on a daily basis.  

• Integrity 
• Compassion 
• Community 
• Humility 
• Emotional Intelligence 
• Courage 
• Collaborative 
• Diligent 
• Role Model 
• A Critical Thinker

The challenge to us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We also want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career. We also wish to create a culture that encourages staff to stay and grow with us.  

To be successful, you will: 

• Have a professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.  
• Be able to use technology proficiently. 
• Have accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure. 
• Have a positive mindset and an adaptable approach to work. 
• Have tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.

In return, we can offer: 

• A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work/life balance.  
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice. 
• The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment. 
• Fantastic building resources and facilities.

This role is term time only, with flexible hours to be agreed at appointment. Ideally, you will work between 22.2 and 37 hours per week, plus 5 additional days.

If you share our values and ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to apply, please download the Application Pack or visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 10 July 2022

Allerton Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding recruitment checks.

We are also an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.