We have an exciting vacancy for an Administration Assistant to join Backwell School on a permanent basis. This role is term time only and working 27.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. You will work within our friendly and supportive Business Support & Student Services Teams, reporting into the Business Support Manager. You will undertake a range of clerical duties which support the management of the school in an effective and positive manner. You will support main reception, reprographics and the Student Services office.
The successful candidate would be qualified in Maths and English at level 2 and have experience of administrative work. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with a proactive, calm and positive manner is essential for this important position within the school.
Backwell School will offer you:
• Friendly children and hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff
• A school with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
• A generous contributory pension scheme.
• A broad employee assistance programme (including Health and Wellbeing) and benefits (offering discounts on shopping).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking.
Backwell is a large, Ofsted “good” comprehensive school we are committed to developing and investing in all staff so that they may reach their full potential. We are also part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, Multi-Academy Trust.
How to apply
Before making an application, candidates are asked to match their qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria listed on the job and person specification below.
In order to apply for this post, please fill in and submit the school application form by 9.00am on Monday 5 December 2022.
Please note we will not accept CV submittals and we do not require agency assistance for this post. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing then, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
Backwell School and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Backwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.