Senior Administration Officer (Reception And Publicity/Fundraising)

36 hours per week (9.45am to 5.45pm Mon-Thurs 9.45am to 5.30pm Fri)
Term time only (40 weeks per year)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, popular one form entry school. Based in Battersea, John Burns has a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population.

Applications for this post are welcome from candidates with previous publicity/ fundraising experience and excellent organisational skills. The post-holder will be based in the school’s main office and will be responsible for school reception as well as being the lead on website development, publicity and fundraising initiatives for the school.

Very effective communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner, written communication and ICT skills are a requirement of this post.

Experience in writing press releases, copy writing and website content as well as excellent written grammar and proofreading skills would be a distinct advantage.

We would be very happy to receive applications from graduates.

Other skills and qualifications required for this post include:

• English GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent are essential.
• Excellent written grammar
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently using own initiative

Candidates selected for interview must bring evidence of their qualifications with them.

For further information and to apply please download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/ and return it to the school either by email, post or fax. Or for any further details please contact the school on the telephone number below or email office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email, post or fax.

Closing date: 29 August 2016 (at midnight)
Interviews: Week Commencing 05 September 2016

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

John Burns Primary School
Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill
London SW11 5QR
Tel: 020 7228 3857
Fax: 020 7801 0036
Email: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
Executive Headteacher: Cheryl Grigg
Head of School: Sophie Rutherford