The Ferns Primary Academy

Admin Assistant

Fixed term contract (1 year)

Part time / 12.5 hours / Monday to Friday / 8am – 10.30am

40 weeks per year / Term time plus one week & INSET days

Salary: £23,859 - £26, 014 FTE (£7,244 - £7,898 actual salary) depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a valued member of our academy staff team.

In this position, you will be supporting the Headteacher and admin officer team to provide administrative support and a general welfare service to children.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following personal skills and qualities:

• Has experience of working in a school environment, ideally in a school office;

• Has English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent

• Is competent in use of IT;

• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written;

• Can work as part of a team;

• Is sensitive to the needs of young children;

• Has a First Aid qualification or is willing to undertake training;

• Is punctual and very reliable with an excellent attendance record;

• Understands the need for professionalism and high levels of confidentiality at all times;

• Is able to interact well with all visitors to the school, both in person, and on the telephone;

• Can cope with the demands of a busy office and is able to multi-task.

We Offer:

• A competitive salary & pension scheme,

• Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours),

• A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as happy, motivated children,

• Opportunities for training and progression,

• Employee assistance programme,

• An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)