Administration Assistant

St James' CofE Academy, bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  6 September 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,113.00 Annually (FTE) 10 Hours (Mon - Fri) NJC 4-6 (pro rata)

Administration Assistant job summary

Are you a highly organised and efficient individual looking to make a positive impact in a school setting? Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for a new opportunity? St James' is delighted to present a fantastic position at a well-regarded Primary school within the Bedford area. We are seeking a dedicated and proficient individual to join the school's administrative team and contribute to its ongoing success.

As an administrative assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing effective and efficient administrative support to the school office, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Reporting to the Office Manager, you will have the opportunity to interact with staff, pupils, families and visitors, and work within a supportive friendly team.

The ideal candidate will:

Live our school values and encourage all to flourish

Have excellent written and communication skills

Show initiative and independence while working collaboratively

Proficient in using IT systems and software packages, and emails

Ability to work efficiently and constructively within a small team

Be proactive and proficient in administrative tasks

Experience of the education sector - desirable

Willingness to undergo training, embrace lifelong learning and be eager to gain new experiences

Kind and flexible team player.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

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.

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About St James' CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St James' CofE Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-academy-bedford (opens in new tab)

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