Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team as soon as possible.

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is an over-subscribed, thriving Academy in the heart of Chelmsford. We are ambitious, striving to provide outstanding education whilst developing and embracing the unique talents of every child.

The post is primarily to cover two afternoons only although some flexibility is a must, should we need to cover staff absence etc. The normal working pattern will be 3:00pm till 6:15pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

We wish to appoint a person who:

· subscribes to our mission and core values;

· has experience working with SIMS;

· works well under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude and attention to detail;

· has good literacy and numeracy skills;

· has excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

· has good organisational and interpersonal skills to the benefit of our children, parents, parishioners and visitors;

· will nurture partnerships between our school, parents, parishes, Diocese and the wider community.

We can offer:

· a happy working and learning environment;

· a highly dedicated and qualified team;

· a strong and committed Governing Body;

· a supportive school and parish community;

· an opportunity for collaboration within our Deanery to facilitate the further development of the Multi Academy Trust.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for an appointment on 01245 353755.

Please use the Catholic Education Service (CES) application form only. Please return completed electronic forms to Mrs P Barningham head@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Deadline for submission of application forms extended to 11 February 2019 at noon.

Information about the School

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School became an Academy as of 1st May 2012 and joined the Rosary Trust on 1st September 2019.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.