Office Administrator

Office Administrator

Swallowdale Primary School

Permanent

Contracted Hrs: 15 per week

Working Wks: Term Time Only + Inset Days (39 weeks)

Grade: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8

Salary: £8,048 to £8,183 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Do you enjoy working in a busy office environment with a focus on providing excellent customer service?

Are you a highly organised individual with a great eye for detail?

Would you like to work as part of a close-knit supportive team?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Swallowdale Primary School as an Office Administrator on a permanent basis. The individual will be required to work 8:30am – 11:30am, Mondays – Fridays.

As Administration Assistant you can expect to support the Office Manager in offering excellent customer service to the school, providing a warm welcome to the school as first point of contact; ensuring the administration of the school runs efficiently and effectively.

This role is a rewarding one with the successful candidate having the opportunity to join a well established team to support the running of the school office and be involved in all aspects of administration and reception service in the school; and build strong positive professional relationships with our families and stakeholders ensuring the reputation of the school is upheld. This role is the perfect starting point for someone looking to start an administrative career within the education sector or for someone who wishes to gain experience within another school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working in an administrative role

• Good communication and organisational skills

• The ability to prioritise their workload

• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude with a friendly approach

• Competency in all aspects of IT and keyboard use

• The ability to be flexible and calm under pressure

• The ability to use their own initiative

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

Applications

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Headteacher, Samantha Harries prior to applying.

To apply for this position:

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, Friday 20th September 2024

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024

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. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also 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.