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Purfleet Primary Academy
Tankhill Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, RM19 1TA
Tel 01375 659900
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Administrative Assistant
Salary - Band 3 Point 10-16, starting salary £16,541 (actual salary £14,530)
37 hours per week, term time only (inc. non-pupil days)
8.00am - 4.00pm
We are looking for someone who:
can work within in our small and busy school office, and be an efficient and effective member of the administration team;
can uphold an approachable and friendly reception whilst maintaining professional standards;
can provide general clerical and administration duties which will include welcoming visitors to the school, answering and dealing with telephone enquiries, selling school uniform, word processing, photocopying and filing;
is SIMS experienced;
has previous experience of working in a busy, professional, educational environment.
A high level of confidentiality is essential.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Lorraine Sharpe on 01375 659900 to make an appointment. Purfleet Primary Academy is conveniently located close to the M25 and other major transport links.
For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Lorraine Sharpe, Purfleet Primary Academy, Tank Lane, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1TA.
Tel: 01375 659900
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd February 2018
Interviews: Week commencing 26th February 2018
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 follow safer recruitment procedures and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Background Information about the School
At Purfleet Primary, we passionately believe that every pupil in our school deserves to realise their full potential. To this end, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum as well as a range of extra-curricular activities designed to enable pupils to develop the full range of their talents.
We work to encourage collaborative skills, a problem solving approach, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. Above all, we aim to foster in each child, a belief in their ability to succeed as well as a life-long love of learning.
Staff at the school are passionate in their belief that all pupils should achieve their best. Their aspiration for their pupils ensures that they have the highest expectations and expect them all to succeed.
We firmly believe that education is a partnership between pupils, parents and staff and place a high value on establishing close links between home and school, so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for your child.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Purfleet Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Purfleet Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Purfleet Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.