Job Description

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Office Administrator to start immediately, or after a period of notice, to join our dedicated team.

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, part of the Rosary Trust, is a thriving Academy in the heart of Chelmsford. We are ambitious, striving to provide outstanding education whilst developing and embracing the unique talents of every child.

The normal working pattern will be 8.30am till 3.00pm Monday to Friday 30 hours per week. In addition we require INSET days to be within the contract plus an additional two weeks during the holiday period.

Salary: Essex Scale 4 or 5 (Range 8 - 13) depending on experience

FTE Annual salary £26,824 - £29,064 Actual Salary £19,563 - £21,513.

We wish to appoint a person:

· who subscribes to our mission and core values;

· preferably with proven experience or knowledge of working with SIMS;

· who works effectively in key professional areas i.e. Admissions and Pupil Census;

· who can work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude and attention to detail;

· with good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE grades for English and mathematics A to C;

· with excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

· with good organisational and interpersonal skills to the benefit of our children, parents, parishioners and visitors;

· who will nurture partnerships between our school, parents, parishes, Diocese and the wider community.

We can offer:

· a happy working and learning environment;

· a highly dedicated and qualified team;

· a strong and committed Governing Body;

· a supportive school and parish community;

We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following Safer Recruitment procedures, all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Please note that we reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Visits are warmly welcomed - please contact Mrs Lindsey Murgatroyd 01245 353755

Your completed application form (CES application forms only) should be submitted electronically to head@ourladyimmaculate.essex.sch.uk or by post to Mrs Sophie Gibbs, Head of School - Our Lady Immaculate Primary School, New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0RG

Information about the School

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School became an Academy as of 1st May 2012 and joined the Rosary Trust on 1st September 2019.