Office Administrator

Purfleet Primary Academy, Purfleet

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Job Ref No. ECC8832002-168S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Thurrock Support Pay Range. SCP 2-6 (FTE £21,381 -
Position Start Date: 01/09/2024 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/07/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC with shortlisted candidates  

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Office Administrator at Purfleet Primary Academy
Post: Office Administrator
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Term Time Only (to include inset days) 
Salary: Thurrock Support Pay Range. SCP 2-6 (FTE £21,381 - £22,989)

Purfleet Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the school and REAch2 Academy Trust as an Office Administrator. 

The office administrator support the office coordinator to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office. The office is the hub of the school where a wide range of demands need to be met to a very high professional standard.
This role will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, volunteers, contractors and other members of the community, as well as governors, staff, and pupils.   
   
Candidates should have:   
experience working in a general office / administration environment  
experience working with and be proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel  
experience of reception work - being first point of contact with customers and visitors  
good spoken and written communication skills  
good attention to detail  
the ability to compose a clear message via email or letter  
the ability to meet deadlines  
the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people  


In return we can offer: 
A commitment to you and your professional development 
Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors 
A growing learning community 
Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference 

You are invited to submit an application form to Mr Eugene Samuel Headteacher via My New Term

REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust's online Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately.

In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01375 802700.

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.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Mrs Lorraine Sharpe
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet
Essex, RM19 1TA
Telephone: 01375 802700
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.co.uk

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