Job Description
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Due to the retirement of our school administrator, we are looking to appoint an experienced Administration and Welfare Assistant to join our office team. We are looking for applicants who are caring and approachable with experience of working in a school. Our pupils are friendly and enthusiastic and you will join an experienced and supportive administration team.
This is a permanent, term time plus INSET days post contracted to work from Monday to Friday for 36 hours 15 minutes per week.
To be successful in the role, you will be able to communicate well and maintain good relationships with all members of the school community. You will also have the ability to adapt to the ever-changing priorities and demands of the school office whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality. The position is varied but the main duties include a focus on attendance and transition, managing reception, administration of after school clubs and events, parent communications and general admin tasks.
The successful candidate will need to understand the importance and significance of safeguarding and confidentiality and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good IT and reporting skills are essential as the successful candidate will need to provide regular updates and reports to the Headteacher.
Previous experience of working within schools and an understanding of SIMS, including attendance, would be an advantage. Along with your strong background in administration, you should have a minimum of English and mathematics at GCSE grade C or equivalent.
Montgomery Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school for further information.
Information about the School
Montgomery Junior School is a three form Junior school located on the leafy, garrison estate. The school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.
Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities. . The school was inspected in November 2019 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. The most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2019) commented on " the welcoming and supportive ethos of the school." and also the fact that "Pupils work hard in lessons to achieve their best."