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Welcoming, friendly, calm, well organised, and energetic? Already an experienced administrator? Looking to excel in a rewarding environment and develop further?... Is that you???
We need someone who is all of these (and more!!) to join our supportive and busy school team in the very varied role as a Finance & Admin Assistant.
Experience of school management information systems (SIMS/FMS) and current/previous working within a school office would be advantageous (but is not essential).
35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8.30 - 4.30). Term Time (38 weeks) plus 5 Non-Pupil days and 5 days working during school holidays.
The appointed person will:
- have an extremely flexible and adaptable approach to changing needs during the day and be always willing to go the 'extra mile'.
- show patience, understanding and enthusiasm to our children.
- uphold a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- have the ability to undertake a variety of tasks, often all at the same time!
- have a friendly disposition and a good sense of humour.
- be an efficient, friendly and cheerful point of contact for our parents, staff and visitors in our school office.
- have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- have strong organisational and IT skills.
- display a positive and professional attitude and the ability to use initiative, prioritise tasks and work calmly and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
- have excellent interpersonal and numeracy/literacy skills.
- undertake pupil-related duties, inc. first aid/general welfare support.
In return, we can offer you:
- a welcoming and friendly working environment in a newly built school office.
- the support of our SLT, staff and governors.
- delightful, well behaved and polite children.
- a forward thinking, proactive and well-resourced school where everyone is valued.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Paul Smith, School Business Manager, to arrange this.
The school's Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful person will undergo pre-employment checks which include references, right to work in UK, DBS checks and a declaration that neither they nor anyone they live with is a disqualified person under the Childcare Regulations.
Information about the School
Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact our school office on 01708 853397 or admin.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.
This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.
Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.
Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.