Vacancies

Administrative Assistant

Job Introduction

“All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about”

Charles Kingsley

Closing Date: 16th June 2025 at Noon

Hours of Work: 19.5hrs per week / Term -Time

Days of Work: Thursday & Friday (8.30am – 4.30pm) & Wednesday (11am – 3.30pm)

Interview Date 18th June 2025

The Governing Body of Charles Kingsley’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint a new member of staff to join our front of school office team. This will be a job share with our current Administrative Assistant.

As with all school offices it is busy, and no day is the same! We require someone that is able to multi-task with strong communication and experience in administration.

As the first point of contact for visitors into our school, we are seeking a cheerful individual that is able to communicate effectively with staff, parents and children. You will need to have an eye for detail and hold high standards of yourself.

The main duties will include:

Dealing with in person, email and telephone queries
Daily administration including recording and reporting attendance
Responsibility for managing the schools MIS System - ARBOR
Responsibility for the Pupil Admissions Process to the school
Responsibility for parent correspondence
Any other duties as they arise

The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent administrative and organisational skills
Have a flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and part of a team
Have sound knowledge of administrative procedures and IT systems
Have a friendly, caring disposition; showing a genuine interest in education of young children and being empathetic to individual needs.
Have a good understanding of First Aid requirements: training will be provided
Good communication skills
Be able to keep calm and positive in a busy office!

Application Procedure

We would warmly invite you to visit our school for more information and to see the school in action, please contact the School Business Manager s.turner@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk or call 0118 9732187 (Option 2).

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to the closing date, therefore an early application is recommended.

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.