Job Introduction
19.75 hours per week: Monday – Thursday 8.30 - 1.15 3 days per week, 8.30 - 3.00 one day (specific full day subject to discussion), term time only
We are looking to employ an efficient and friendly administrative assistant to work in our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact at the school and will therefore be a vital part of the team.
Duties will include:
- Reception – dealing with queries in person, on the telephone or by letter/e-mail
- Recording income and handling of payments for school trips and events
- Providing support for children, including first aid
- General administrative duties – letters, lunches, spreadsheets, photocopying,
If you have the following, we would love to hear from you:
- The ability to communicate in a warm and professional manner with parents and visitors both in person and on the telephone
- A caring manner and a desire to work with children
- The ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and cope with many interruptions
- Good ICT skills with good knowledge of O365 - we use Sharepoint and MS forms. Knowledge Arbor would be an advantage
- Good standard of education, including Maths and English at GSCE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to work as part of a team but also willing to use own initiative
We can offer you:
- A caring, well-motivated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to meet the needs of all children
- Great children!
- Scope to develop career aspirations and provide professional development tailored to meet the needs of both the Federation and the individual
You will be based in our Infant School office but as a Federation of Leesland Infant and Junior Schools, there may also be opportunities to work in our Junior School Office.
Application Procedure
- Further details can be obtained from k.hedges@leeslandschools-fed.co.uk
Leesland Federation is in the heart of Gosport – we are easily accessible from the Gosport Ferry or from the M27 and other road links. The commute into Gosport may be easier than you think if you do not know the area!
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please get in touch with our Business Manager, Kate Hedges on 023 92580962 or k.hedges@leeslandschools-fed.co.uk
Our Federation website is a good place to start if you want to find out a little bit about us before you visit. www.leeslandschools-fed.co.uk.
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.