Administrative Assistant – Level 2, 22.5 hpw (Term Time Only) (Hadrian Primary School)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
18/10/2024
Advert End Date:
11/11/2024 12:00
Salary:
£23,893 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Employment Location:
Hadrian Primary School, South Shields
Further Information
Administrative Assistant – Level 2, 22.5 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Hadrian Primary School)
£23,893 pa pro rata
Required from January 2025
Hours of work will be Monday – Friday 8.00am – 12.30pm
Situated on the Lawe Top in South Shields, Hadrian Primary is a successful school with 235 children on roll.
What skills and experience we're looking for:
- Has high expectations for all pupils.
- Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
- Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
- Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
- Cultivates a positive and inclusive environment, which promotes excellent attendance, punctuality and conduct amongst all pupils and ensure the school’s attendance procedures are maintained effectively.
- Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.
- Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to initiatives which raise the awareness of staff, parents and the community on the importance of school attendance.
- Exhibits excellent people management skills.
What the school offers its staff
Hadrian Primary School is a good school which prides itself on having our pupils are at the heart of everything that we do. All staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional quality of education for each individual child. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in the school exemplifying our ethos of aspiration, hard work and achievement. This is achieved through pupils being valued, understood and celebrated.
In order for all pupils to be successful they must feel safe and cared for. To achieve this, we operate a culture of high expectations and standards for all pupils. We instil traditional values of personal organisation and respect for all members of the school and within the wider community.
Further details about the role
We seek to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic School Office Administration Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school office, providing administrative support to staff, pupils, and parents.
Key responsibilities include: Managing needs of staff and pupils; handling enquiries both in person and over the phone, and maintaining pupil records.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, positive attitude and the ability to work with the wider school team. Proficiency in IT systems is essential, and knowledge of school administration systems is desirable but not essential. This role requires a proactive individual who can multitask effectively and contribute to a welcoming and professional office environment.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Scott Brown, Head Teacher on (0191) 455 4514. Visits to the school are very welcome.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Monday 11 November 2024.
Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Friday 15 November 2024.