Job Description
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Kirby Primary Academy is looking to recruit a friendly, efficient and highly-skilled administrator to be the welcoming face of our school and to work closely with the senior leadership team to facilitate the smooth running of the school.
The successful candidate will also take responsibility for promoting and monitoring attendance and punctuality. Other significant responsibilities will include the management of the school's media and publicity through the website, social-media pages, newsletters and liaison with the press.
Actual Hours: 9am - 4pm with an hour for lunch (30 hours)
Our School Administrator will:
Have exemplary communication skills;
Be ICT literate and media-savvy;
Have a minimum qualification of English and Maths at GCSE level C or above (or equivalent);
Be caring and sensitive to the needs of our children and families;
Be flexible and willing to 'muck in' when the pressure is on;
Work well on own initiative and as part of the administrative team;
Be capable of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines;
Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and discretion at all times;
Ideally have school-based administration experience or experience of working in a busy office environment.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school office on 01255 674056. Further details and an application pack are also available on our website www.kirbyps.org.uk.
Kirby Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following Safer Recruitment procedures, all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We look forward to receiving your application.
*The school reserves the right to offer the post prior to the interview date for an exceptional candidate.
Information about the School
Kirby Primary Academy is a one-form entry school, located near Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. This school is 'Dedicated to Lifelong Learning' and aims to give our children exceptional educational experiences.