Experienced School Administrative Assistant Level 3

Experienced School Administrative Assistant Level 3

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT4141(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£24,924 - £25,119 per annum pro-rata - actual salary £20,650 - £21,351 per annum (pay award pending)

This school has Academy status and is part of the Valour Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Walbottle Village Primary School

The Green

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8JL

Fixed-term contract to cover maternity to start in January 2025 - October 2025 (please note, this position could end sooner on the return of the substantive post holder)

We have a fabulous opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our team.

This is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing effective admin support in a fast-paced school office environment. This role has a busy and varied workload with the aim of providing support for staff and students throughout the school day.

This job is varied and you will need good time management skills, as you will be required to multi-task to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on time. You will need to deal well with interruptions and change, and be good at seeing and solving problems under your own initiative. You will need a good sense of humour, to be a team player and to have an ability to cope under pressure in working with lots of people who all need your time. Confidentiality is paramount.

Responsibilities will include reception duties and being the first point of call for visitors, filing, reprographics, orders, student information management, parental contact, admin support for members of the leadership team, and supporting both students and staff throughout the school day. Ideally, we are looking to recruit someone who has experience working in a school office.

Our ideal candidate:

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<li>Have experience of working in a busy office environment with an administration focus</li>

<li>Use effective communication and be warm, friendly and empathetic</li>

<li>Have a flexible approach working in partnership with staff, pupils, parents and governors</li>

<li>Have relevant experience of IT software packages and systems</li>

<li>Undertake general financial admin e.g. processing orders/invoices/cash handling</li>

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We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS.

For an information pack and application form please e-mail: admin@walbottlevillage.newcastle.sch.uk or visit our website: www.walbottlevillage.newcastle.sch.uk alternatively you can contact the office to have a paper copy posted. Completed forms are to be returned to Danielle Thackray, School Business Manager by Friday 18th October 2024.

Shortlisting date: 22/10/24

Interview date: 13/11/24

Fixed Term

Closing date:

18 October 2024