What skills and experience we're looking forWe are looking to appoint an administrative assistant to join our busy, friendly.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an administrative assistant to join our busy, friendly school office. The post is for 40 hours a week (8am – 4:30pm), 38 weeks a year and will be paid at KR5 £24,040 - 25,002 (FTE £21,974.28)or KR6 £25,127 - £26,383 (FTE £22,967.88).
You will be the first point of contact for all parents and visitors to the school, manage admissions, be responsible for ordering and monitoring stock and supporting the leadership team in the efficient running of the school.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join our warm and welcoming school, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
• Have recent, relevant administrative experience, in a school setting
• Show a willingness to continually improve all aspects of their role; be committed to professional development
• Have a good standard of English, maths and IT skills
• Have a positive approach, with excellent communication skills
• Have a friendly and welcoming manner
• Be able to work efficiently and effectively
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and observe data protection regulations
• Be able to work as part of a team with a good sense of humour
Informal visits are welcome - please email our School Business Manager Mrs Dawson, edawson@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, it is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
As well as the Person Specification and Job Description, please read our Safeguarding Policy.
What the school offers its staff
St. Peter’s Methodist Primary School is a popular, successful one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the centre of Canterbury.
St. Peter’s is a well-resourced school. We offer our pupils a broad, topic based curriculum with a strong focus on music, sport and the arts as well as a commitment to the highest standards of academic achievement. Our school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church but our pupils come from a wide variety of backgrounds and we offer a caring, Christian ethos.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together, striving to continually raise standards, effect school improvement and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop their potential. This is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced school with high expectations, enjoyment of learning, value added for all and excellence for many supported by a proactive and understanding group of Governors.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
