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 H4 - SP 6 £19,699 + £898 Fringe Allowance FTE

Actual Salary £17,562.48 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, and organisational services to the school
• Supporting the office manager with Admin, HR tasks.
• Organise and liaise with HCC, Parents and Staff for Admissions to the school
• Liaise with pupils, parents and careers via written communication, face to face and electronic communications i.e. texting
• Liaise with other staff and external agencies
• Analyse and evaluate data and information and run reports
• Undertake word-processing and IT based tasks including operation of relevant equipment and advanced ICT packages
• Organise meetings and take notes
• Process forms, returns, etc., including those to outside agencies
• Contribute to the planning and development of administrative procedures and systems.
• Allocate work to administrative staff at lower levels on a regular basis.
• Demonstration of tasks to more junior colleagues on a regular basis
• Assist with producing marketing and promotion material for the school including social media and school website
• Undertake cash handling i.e. dinner money and school trips

Desirable

• Intermediate knowledge of ICT systems (word, power point, Excel. SIMS)
• 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