School Administration Assistant Level 2

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and organised individual to be the first point of contact for all visitors and pupils at our busy reception. 

37 hours per week, 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday, term time only.

Permanent

St George's School - A Church of England Academy are seeking to appoint an experienced Office Administrator who has ideally worked within a busy school office. The ideal candidate will be a personable and engaging character who can use their initiave and be flexible. You should have good customer service, ICT and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to our children, staff and visitors. Training will be given to the right candidate but you will require good IT skills, particularly Google Docs/Sheets and a knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible term time hours.
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and Trust. 
• Courteous and hardworking pupils. 
• Fantastic, up-to-date facilities. 
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents.
• Excellent IT skills. 
• Very good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

YOU WILL HAVE:

• The ability to work on own initiative.
• Communication with parents on a professional basis.
• Experience with working with young people.
• Communication with parents on a professional basis.
• GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths.

Advert End Date: Friday 3rd May 2024, 12 noon

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 9th May 2024

If you would like more information regarding this exciting role or would like to arrange a visit please contact Kirsty Wilkinson at the Academy.

Only those applicants that meet the essential criteria detailed on the person specification will be considered for interview.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Education - Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.