Job Introduction
We are seeking a professional and adaptable Administrative Assistant to join our small and friendly office team. The successful candidate will be a warm and welcoming person with an eye for detail and excellent organisational skills who is confident in following established procedures. Our Administrative Assistant oversees the day-to-day running of the office and will play an important role, whether it is covering the reception, overseeing correspondence and organising school visits, or discharging first aid responsibilities. As a school, we pride ourselves on our clear routines, robust communication with all stakeholders and our strong team ethos – working towards the best for our children and families. Our Values of Love, Hope and Community are the golden thread running through the heart of our school and All Saints would offer a warm, supportive and calm place to work.
The successful candidate will:
- Be the first point of contact for all visitors to the school, ensuring all visitors are signed in correctly in accordance with our safeguarding arrangements
- Input registers using Arbor on a daily basis and using the school attendance procedures to follow up absences (afternoon sessions)
- Have good ICT skills (experience of using Microsoft Office, and Arbor would be an advantage)
- Have excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Have an eye for detail when organising events, sending out correspondence and in all communication with staff, families and outside professionals
- Be able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Administer First Aid and medicines as required (training will be provided)
- Keep the office and reception area tidy, also sort and distribute any post and deliveries
- Understand the need to deal with all matters in a confidential and professional manner
- Be kind, calm and positive - and be able to cope with frequent interruptions!
- Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Any other tasks as required
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, warm and caring
- Hardworking, punctual and adaptable
- A team player
- Consistent and fair in their approach to children
- Able to take initiative and follow instruction
- Currently qualified in first aid or willing to undergo training
We can offer:
- a highly supportive, successful staff team in a one form entry primary school
- a happy, well organised school office
- opportunities for staff training and development to support with the role
- an interesting and meaningful role
- Hours of work - Monday - Friday 11:45 - 16:00
We would be delighted to welcome you to the school for a visit and to discuss the roles further.
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.
