Office Administrator

Job Title: Office Administrator 

School: Mercenfeld Primary School

Tenure: Permanent

Contracted Hrs: 35 Hours per week

Working Wks: Term time only (39 weeks to include inset days)

Grade: Grade 5 Pt 7 to 8

Salary: £15,521 to £16,189 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Admin Assistant to join our team at Mercenfeld Primary School

This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the busy day to day school life and be a strong team player.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role and should have good communication and organisational skills. Good organisational skills and ability to work efficiently are key, and they will also be flexible in their work ethic and willing to help the rest of the team.

Experience of working in a school office would be desirable but not essential.

 The ideal candidate will be:

• An excellent communicator who can provide a courteous reception service, resolving queries or liaising with the relevant staff members to resolve queries.

• Someone who ensures that all visitors sign in and provide the relevant ID

• Someone who has experience of offering excellent customer service

• A friendly individual who is approachable to all

• Someone with administrative experience and is able to take the lead with monitoring registers (morning and afternoon)

• Someone who uses their own initiative and has the ability to support the office manager/Head Teacher with general administrative duties as and when required.

 In return we offer:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive team

• Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes

• Generous annual leave entitlements

• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer)

• Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)

• Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme

• Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination

Applications

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school prior to applying please contact Deputy Head Teacher, Lindsay Weatherill.

To apply for one of the positions:

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 6th June 2022

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 10th June 2022

We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

WE ARE ALL UNIQUE…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.