Job Description
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We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and well organised person to join our team as our Office Assistant. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly with the Office Manager and Business Manager between the Federated Schools of Canewdon and St. Nicholas, taking on responsibilities in both schools. However, the position will be based at Canewdon Endowed (CofE) VC Primary School. The ideal candidate will have: • An approachable confident manner with the ability to relate and deal with enquiries from both adults and students • Ability to be flexible and adaptable • Good organisational, time management and communication skills • Experience of working in a school, preferably a school office and have knowledge of related school systems
• A passion for ensuring that the school community is supported in order to achieve high quality outcomes
• A commitment to promoting the Church School ethos of both schools
• A commitment to supporting both schools in the Federation of Canewdon Endowed and St. Nicholas (CofE) VC Primary Schools
Canewdon Endowed CofE (VC) Primary School (and St. Nicholas CofE (VC) Primary School) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expects of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Relevant training to enhance or update current skills will be provided.
Enquiries are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school officevia email to admin@canewdon.essex.sch.uk
Information about the School
Canewdon Endowed CofE (VC) Primary School is part of a federation of two schools. We value the individuality of each school; whilst we also believe that it is vital that we share expertise and resources effectively in order to survive and thrive as small schools. The successful candidate will be expected to occasionally work across the federation and travel between schools if necessary.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced eDBS clearance, good references and the completion of a successful probation period.
We are pleased to confirm that we have now joined the Berlesduna Multi-Academy Trust; as our academy conversion finally went ahead on 1st December 2023.
If you believe this role is for you, then please do get in touch ahead of your application; visits to our school are warmly welcomed. You can contact us by calling the school on 01702 258238 or via email to admin@canewdon.essex.sch.uk
Thank you for your interest.