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Job Title: Administration Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only)
Scale: 3
Point: 5-6 (Depending on Experience)
Actual Salary: £ 5,311.06 to £5,399.88 (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2024
Closing date: Sunday 3rd December 2023
Interview date: Friday 8th December 2023
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
As Early Years Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our nursery and reception. Your responsibilities will encompass various administrative tasks, communication with staff and parents, financial duties, and maintaining a safe environment for all.
Hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 11.30am, term time only.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have …
● Proven experience in office administration, preferably in an educational or nursery setting.
● Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
● Knowledge of first aid procedures and willingness to maintain current certifications.
● Proficiency in relevant software applications for finance and office management (E.g. ParentMail, Excel, Provider Portal)
● Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and engage positively with families.
What we can offer you:
● A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary schools who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.
● The 'Leadership Academy', which delivers high quality professional development to all staff.
● A dynamic and collaborative team of Teachers, Leaders and a Central Team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
● Additional holiday in October giving a two-week break, enabled by an early close on every Friday, which is utilised for CPD.
● Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
● A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme, which is available to all employees.
If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01702 599467 to arrange an appointment. We strongly recommend you visit the school to help you decide whether this is a role for you.
Please complete the application form on the South Essex Academy Trust website, located in the Vacancies tab. https://www.seacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/
Westwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the South Essex Academy Trust.
Information about the School
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.
Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.
Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.
If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!