Post Title: Office Administration Assistant Level 1
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Patrick’s RC Primary School
Salary: Grade 2SCP 3-4 Actual Salary £13,726.45 - £13,941.83 (£24,027- £24,404FTE)
Term of Contract: Fixed term pending a structure review until 15/04/2025
Working pattern: Term Time Only
Hours per week: Part Time 25 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 08/12/2024
St Patrick’s is a school, with well-behaved children, friendly and highly effective staff, supportive parents and committed governors and a member of St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust. The Governors are looking to appoint an Administration Assistant (Level 1) who will support administration and communication across the school. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills within the Person Specification and hold the relevant qualifications.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking to appoint someone who:
- Has a professional attitude and demeanour;
- Is friendly, approachable and can communicate well with children of Primary school age;
- Has excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office);
- Can communicate well over the telephone and by email;
- Can multi-task and prioritise workload;
- Is efficient and well oragnised.
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Interview date: W/C 09/12/2024
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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