Administrative Assistant/PA to the Headteacher-Dual Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and inspiring school!

Contract: Part Time (4 hours daily 5 days a week term time only) 7:30am-11:30am

The Governors at Avanti Court Primary School in Redbridge (an Academy and part of the Avanti School Trust) are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant/PA to the Headteacher to start as soon as possible.

The School has an inclusive ethos rooted in Hindu religious tradition and welcomes pupils of all faiths, backgrounds and learning needs.

This is a unique opportunity to help lay the foundations of a growing and innovative school, which is shaped by three key elements for both pupils and staff:

Educational excellence
Character formation
Development of spiritual insight

Avanti Court was inspected by Ofsted in February 2014 and was graded as a Good school. One of the many positive features of our school is the harmonious ethos in which excellent relationships exist and where children are impressively well behaved and love learning.

Our high expectations and clarity of vision and purpose means that everyone knows what we need to do to ensure the very best opportunities and experiences for our learners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an inspirational and enthusiastic team player
• Committed to providing the very best service to parents, pupils, staff and the community
• Is positive at the busiest of times
• Will show commitment to enhancing the school's spiritual ethos
• Is committed to their own professional development
• Will inspire and support the school community
• Has excellent written, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Has worked in a school/ educational environment

We are able to offer:

• A strong vision of Educational Excellence-Character Formation- Spiritual Insight
• Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly pupils
• A committed and motivated staff team supported by an effective Governing Body
• Professional development with high expectations that everyone learns, grows and achieves
• Supportive parents and governors
• A hardworking team of professionals who are encouraged to have high expectations

Please contact Trish Johnson (Office Manager) on: 0208 551 9489 for further information- application forms can be requested from the school office.

Closing date: Friday 2nd December 2016 9am
Shortlisting: Friday 2nd December 2016 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 9th December 2016

Avanti Court is committed to the safeguarding of all children and as such we will seek references prior to appointment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure Barring Services check (DBS) check. Please note that we do not accept Curriculum Vitae in line with our safer recruiting procedures.