Business Assistant
Maternity Cover - To start 7th October 2024
Pay Grade 15.3 £22,737 pa, pro rata, £11.78 per hour
Are you helpful, resilient and have a positive outlook? If so, you may be the perfect fit for our current vacancy! We are seeking a Business Assistant to look after our wonderful Reception; greeting and supporting our Academy community and to also undertake tasks to support the business team as a whole. The existing members of the business team will offer plenty of support and guidance as well as a good sense of humour and great teamwork.
It is essential that the person undertaking this role is organised, proactive, and able to work flexibly. This role requires someone who is calm under pressure and has a ‘can do’, positive approach to work within what can be a very busy and pressured environment. Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable but not essential.
Selwood is a large middle school recognised for its warm, caring, vibrant community. Each member of staff at Selwood Academy has a vital role to play in providing an environment where all can let their light shine. We are exceptionally proud of our staff and the dedication they display every day to support everyone to reach their potential.
Hours of work: between 21 and 37 hours per week are on offer and negotiable.
At a minimum, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8am – 12:30pm and Friday 8am-4pm, any other hours are flexible and open to discussion. This is a term time position.
This position is fixed term until 31 August 2025 to cover maternity leave in the first instance, however could lead to further opportunities. Please note the end date could change pending notice from the employee on maternity leave.
Visits are warmly welcomed and if you wish to discuss the post prior to applying please do not hesitate to contact the Academy to speak to Nia Presley, Assistant Academy Business Manager.
Closing date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Interviews to be held on: Friday 6 September 2024 (In the first instance please allow all day for interview).
Please note please allow up to 10 working days for the shortlisting process to complete. We will aim to advise applicants by 26th August at the latest.
Selwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment all our posts require an enhanced criminal background check via the disclosure procedure and are subject to pre-employment checks. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.