Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

LANCHESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Part time 37 Hours per week Term Time only plus 5 inset days.

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm (1 hour lunch)

Pay Spine H3 - SP 5 £19,312 + £898 Fringe Allowance FTE

Actual Salary £17,232.49 including fringe allowance.

Start date As soon as possible. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and confident person to join our office team. The purpose of the job is to support the smooth running of the front office dealing with parents, children and welcoming visitors to the school. The successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks as set out in the job description and will possess excellent communication and IT skills. Previous school office experience is desirable along with knowledge of school based systems such as SIMS/ Arbor however full training with be given.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, completion of routine forms, school meals. This could be directly supporting the Head Teacher.
• Update manual and computerised records/management information systems.
• Provide reprographic support to teaching and non-teaching staff.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

• Undertake reception duties, act as first point of contact in response to telephone and face - to – face    enquiries, sign in visitors.
• Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and post outgoing mail
• First point of contact for sick pupils, liaise with parents / carers / staff
• Assist with arrangements for visits, for example by school nurse, photographer
• Ensure collection of attendance registers
• Ensure collection of attendance registers
• Arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
• Provides Admin support at meetings (notes of meetings)
• Occasionally handle cash e.g. for school visits, dinner money
• Check incoming stock deliveries and arrange for distribution and storage

Desirable

• Good knowledge of ICT systems (word, power point, Excel. SIMS)
• Working knowledge of Health, wellbeing and safety
• Awareness of keeping children safe
• Knowledge of Data protection and confidentiality
• Understanding of the Schools ethos and values

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school
• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
• Exceptional professional development opportunities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application: 

• Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application.
• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. 
• The vacancy closes on Thursday 9th December 2021 at 9am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
• Interview date: W/C 13th December 2021
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Dawn Gamble, Recruitment Manager on 07917 035962 or at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

Website: www.lanchestercfs.org.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

School Address: Hempstead Road, Watford, Herts WD17 3HD

E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

Tel: Dawn Gamble 01923 589699 / 07917 035962