Job Description

Administrative Assistant

Position Start Date: 5th January 2025

Salary range: Point 13 - 17 (Point 13: £ 24,858.21)

Contract: Full-time 44 weeks per year (term time only), 07:45 - 15:45 daily; 37.5 hours per week

Application Close: 1st December, 10am

Sacred Heart is a happy, inclusive and friendly Catholic school that is part of the Assisi Academy Trust. With the retirement of a valued member of staff, there is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

We are looking for an experienced office administrator who has an approachable manner, can remain calm in a busy environment and ensure high standards of professionalism. We would like our office to run smoothly every day!

The successful candidate will

· Be an enthusiastic and motivated person who has experience of working in a school

· Be an excellent team worker who can be flexible when needed

· Provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the school

· Be a welcoming receptionist for our visitors and parents

· Perform general office duties, including parent bookings and payments

· Have good IT skills

· With training, give First Aid where necessary

· Ideally, have knowledge of information management systems

· Be able to relate to children and adults, working as part of our team

· Be sympathetic to, and reflective of, our loving Christian ethos

See the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Please contact the Headteacher, Chris Beazeley, to arrange a visit via the office, where application forms can also be sent: office@sacredheart.southend.sch.uk

Sacred Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

We are a caring and supportive, two-form entry Catholic school in Southend, serving a diverse community. We are supportive working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families. We help their development and overcome challenges with love, care and sensitivity. We have experienced and motivated staff who are committed to achieving outstanding practice in a supportive environment for all. We have a strong Catholic ethos, in both our school and in our local community.