Admin Assistant
Fieldhead Carr Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2EG10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday - Friday 8.30-4.30 (can be discussed at interview)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B1-B3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit an Admin Assistant to join our busy office, this is term time only
Responsibilities
To be fully committed to all aspects of Safeguarding and Child Protection
To assist in providing a range of administrative support for internal and external stakeholders.
To work as part of a team to provide customer focused services providing an excellent service to customers, colleagues, and visitors
To liaise with colleagues in order to prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines
To maintain accurate records and track progress of work
Preparing routine correspondence, standard forms, certificates, information packs. Handbooks etc.
Dealing with hospitality and signing in of visitors
Assist with arrangements for events, school trips and other activities
Act as a first point of contact for visitors and customers- both in person and on the telephone. It was expected that everyone will be dealt with a courteous, professional, calm and friendly manner
To use IT applications and databases effectively to deliver administrative tasks. To input and retrieve data using computerised systems e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet
To collate and prepare information from a variety of sources including basic reports
Undertake general financial administration e.g. payments for trips, clubs etc
Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing, ordering and distributing as required
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
To communicate effectively with internal and external customers in relation to work undertaken
Be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, equal opportunities, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
The duties outlined are not meant an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
To attend relevant meetings as required
To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
To assist with the supervision of pupils at lunchtimes.
To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post
What the school offers its staff
- Full induction with on-going mentoring, CPD and performance management
- A school with the drive and determination to make a difference in the lives of the children it serves
- A supportive, dedicated and dynamic staff team offering high quality professional learning opportunities
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Access to cycle to work scheme
- 13 weeks holiday per annum
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fieldhead Carr Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Fieldhead Carr Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- d.hillerby@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2930226
Dear Applicant,
Welcome and thanks for your interest in our school. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our Key Stage 2 Team!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team of professionals. The successful candidates will understand the importance of contributing to the vision and the future achievements of Fieldhead Carr Primary School.
From this process we are looking for someone who has the child at the heart of all they do. We have a have a socially diverse intake and so our staff need to be skilled in understanding that the life of each child is different
We would welcome those interested to come and have a look at the setting. To make a 1-1 appointment please contact my Business Manager sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk or contact us on 0113 2930226.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflect the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Please see the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Best wishes
Mrs Emma Wraighte
Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Fieldhead Carr Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.hillerby@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk.
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