Job Ref No. ECC3257-150S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 4 (Points 7 and 8)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Week beginning 7/7/25  

Job Description

Download printable version

Due to an internal promotion within our school office we are looking for someone to join our office team, three days a week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) for 22.5 hours per week from 8am to 4pm 39weeks per year (term time + INSET days).

Start Date September 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and well organised Administrative Assistant to join our very busy school office. This role involves a variety of administrative duties, including assisting in the day to day management of school database systems, registers, dinner monies and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will have:

· A warm, confident and welcoming personality as the initial point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors

· Excellent communication skills

· The ability to deal sympathetically with parents and pupils

· The ability to work under pressure in an environment where there are constant interruptions

· Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel, experience using the internet, email and other software packages (Sims would be an advantage)

· Good organisation skills with a high level of accuracy and efficiency

· The ability to work as part of a team

· Respect confidentiality

Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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.

Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Heidi Blakeley
Tresco Way
The Wick, Wickford
Essex, SS12 9GJ
Telephone: 01268 571018
Email: head@abacus.essex.sch.uk

Similar Jobs

Pupils Admin Assistant

St Andrew's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School; North Weald, Epping Closing: 02/07/2025 Midnight
Support

SEND Support Assistant

Southend High School for Girls, Southend-on-Sea Closing: 04/07/2025 Midnight
Support

Administrator / Receptionist

Coggeshall Road - Therapeutic Provision, Colchester Closing: 04/07/2025 Midnight
Support