Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

St Alban’s is a happy, vibrant primary school with a strong Catholic ethos. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible, friendly, reliable and hardworking person to work alongside dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues. This role is 40 weeks per year - 25 hours per week 08:30 – 13:30.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective organisation and administration of school processes, procedures and policies, in order to provide the best service for our stakeholders. You will be the face of our caring and ambitious school, the beaming smile that greets our children and the reassuring person our parents and carers can trust. You will provide reliable support to our office team and will be encouraged and supported in your ongoing professional development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and adults;
• Has excellent communication skills;
• Can keep calm under pressure;
• Can use their initiative;
• Enjoys working both as part of a team and individually;
• Is a competent First Aider (training would be provided);
• Is able to work IT systems (training would be provided);
• Wants to make a difference in our school.

Our children say…

• We are like one big family; we care for each other.
• Our teachers make our lessons fun.
• We like a challenge!

Ofsted (2015) say…

• Pupils are positive about their learning and are proud of their school.
• They are eager to learn and keen to do well in their homework.
• Pupils respect their teachers and enjoy their learning.

You will contribute fully to the Catholic ethos of the School. You will be a role model and will have high expectations of behaviour and promote the wellbeing of all children.

In return we offer a supportive and welcoming community of children and staff, a senior leadership team who care for and value their staff, good opportunities for CPD, well behaved happy children eager to attend school and engage with their learning.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Head Teacher Lisa Schaberg for further information. Informal visits to the school are strongly advised and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Please apply online. If you experience difficulties, please contact Schools’ HR on 01708 434255.

Closing date: Monday 31st May 2017 at 16:00.
Interviews: Wednesday 7th June 2017.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further information.

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School
Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5LN
Telephone no: 01708 555644
E-mail: contact@st-albans.havering.sch.uk