Administration Assistant

SET Beccles

Administration Assistant

Permanent

37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

£18,525 - £19,656 FTE (£15,914 - £16,885 Actual)

We are looking for a capable and versatile administrator, who is proactive and hardworking. As part of a small team in a busy school office in the heart of the school, you will be carrying out a wide range and level of duties. Reporting to the Trust Administration Manager, you will provide any general administrative support as required, including:

• Providing a welcoming front line service to all visitors and general reception duties;

• Maintaining student database and parent contact details;

• Administering the admissions process;

• Producing school trip information;

• Complying with policies relating to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety;

• Developing positive and constructive relationships with staff, parents and students;

• Reprographics, typing, collation of documentation, drafting and production of official

reports, minute taking and dealing with attendance or exams;

• Undertaking tours of the school for applicants and parents/carers and new students as

requested by the Headteacher.

It would be desirable to have had previous experience of working with data management systems but this is not essential as training can be provided. An ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with staff, parents and students is essential, as well as strong IT skills.

For more information about the school, please visit:

https://www.maidstoneandcaustonschool.org.uk/ For any questions and to request an

application form please contact Recruitment at recruitment@seckfordeducation.org.uk.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 June 2022; we reserve the right to appoint prior to closing date so please submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children,

young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to an enhanced DBS (with list checks) and satisfactory references. Only applications submitted using the SET application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

• Keeping Children Safe in Education;

• SET Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.