Department Assistant
King Edward VII School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PWThis job expired on 14 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20-25 hours across 4 or 5 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790 to £25,183
What skills and experience we're looking for
Grade 3 pts 5 – 6 £24,790 – £25,183 per annum FTE
Term time: 20-25 hours, over 4 to 5 days per week
39 weeks per year
Permanent contract
Required to start ASAP
We have an exciting opportunity for a strongly-motivated person to provide an administrative support service to the School at both our Lower School and Upper School Sites. You will also be required to cover reception to cover absence as required.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a full administrative service to the departments, including dealing with written and verbal enquiries, updating of manual and computerised records, assisting with the organisation of School trips and events and the preparation and distribution of resources to support departmental staff. You will provide an efficient reception service for the School and be the first point of contact for students, parents and visitors at designated times
The successful candidate will:
- be dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic
- be very well organised and efficient
- have a confident and professional manner
- be a skilled ICT practitioner, with excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- have very good interpersonal skills
- have a strong organisational ability
Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the whole suite of Microsoft Office software and be comfortable using Word, Excel and our School management information system (SIMS).
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, a cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers and a cash plan including therapy benefits. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.
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About King Edward VII School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1733 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King Edward VII School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 229 6560
Local authority maintained secondary School
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