Admin Assistant

Job Description

Administration Assistant

Essex Schools Local Government Pay Scale 3 (points 6 - 7)

Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm with a break of 30 minutes. 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 5 INSET days)

Actual salary: £20,216.87 pa (plus outer fringe payment of £567.04pa)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and reliable person to work in our busy school office. A good sense of humour, being able to multi-task, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential qualities.

The successful candidate will:

· Have solid office administrative experience

· Previous school office experience is preferable but not essential.

· Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and confident to learn new systems.

· Have excellent written and oral communication skills and a welcoming, positive outlook.

· Have achieved at least a grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English.

· Be efficient, versatile and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a strong and friendly team.

· Have a professional telephone manner.

· Be able to prioritise their own workload and plan effectively.

· Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.

Duties will include:

· Administration of pupil records on the school's MIS system

· School admissions

· Administering first aid and maintain appropriate records.

· Keeping our school website up-to-date and managing the weekly newsletter.

· Undertake reception and telephone duties, acting as a welcoming first point of contact for visitors and deal with general enquiries.

· Assist with any admin duties including but not limited to post, filing and general tasks.

· Report to Office Manager.

We can offer:

· Strong team ethos.

· Happy, motivated, well behaved children.

· Innovative systems for efficiency.

· Varied support and training programmes including whole school INSET days

· Well-resourced, split-site school.

We encourage and warmly welcome visits to the school prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process.