Job Introduction
Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious administrative assistant to join our friendly team who work in the school office. As one of the first points of contact for parents and visitors to the school, you will need to be able to communicate effectively, in a welcoming and professional manner. The ideal candidate will be someone who is able to work effectively as part of a team, is flexible and organised and who works well under pressure.
We need someone who can work from 8.30am until 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. There may also be additional hours available, covering staff absence. The role is initially fixed term, until the end of the autumn term, to provide support over one of our busier times of the school year and there is a possibility that it may extend beyond this or become permanent.
We are incredibly proud of our school community, which truly feels like one ‘big family’, and our pupils are well-behaved and eager to learn. Our shared school values of love, respect and courage underpin all areas of school life and our highly committed and enthusiastic staff work hard to ensure that all children achieve well. These were amongst many strengths of the school identified in our 2022 Ofsted inspection
Wickham Church of England Primary School is located in the heart of the historic village of Wickham, only a few minutes’ drive from the town of Fareham and easily accessible from the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton. Our grounds are extensive and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Meon Valley.
The successful candidate will need to be:
Flexible
Friendly and caring
Able to multitask and work calmly under pressure
A team player
IT literate
A creative thinker
Able to use initiative
Aware of the importance of confidentiality
Experienced in or willing to undertake training in management information systems
Qualified to GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
Be first aid trained or prepared to become first aid trained
We can offer you:
A strong and supportive team
Plenty of opportunities for professional development
A well-resourced school
A commitment to high standards
A real sense of community spirit
Application Procedure
If you would like to find out more then please contact us for an application pack. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school. You may also like to visit our website at www.wickham-primary.co.uk
Please contact us by phone on 01329 833065, or by email adminoffice@wickham-primary.hants.sch.uk to request an application pack and arrange a visit.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
