School Administrator
St George's Church of England Aided Primary School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1SXThis job expired on 17 December 2024
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
17 December 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
10 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,183 to £26,409
What skills and experience we're looking for
School Administrator Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Evidenced by
Qualifications.
Good standard of English and Mathematics
GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
Relevant qualification in office administration.
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Experience
Experience of working in a busy office environment.
Previous experience of working in a busy school office.
Application form
Knowledge and Skills
Confident in the use of ICT for administration purposes.
Ability to use full range of Microsoft Office applications. Good keyboard skills.
Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload to meet the needs of the school.
Ability to work within the school’s set policies and procedures, including Health & Safety and Safeguarding. Ability to use own initiative to solve problems.
Ability to use Pupil MIS RM Integris.
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Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills [written and oral] to positively interact with a range of stakeholders. Commitment to promote safeguarding and welfare of children in school. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming, positive environment. Organisational skills.
Ability to remain calm in a pressured environment. Awareness of confidentiality and the ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and difficult situations. Committed to working as a team. Willingness to reflect on own practice to continually improve performance.
A commitment to continuing professional development. Positive attitude. Sense of humour.
Willingness to become involved in the extra-curricular life of the school.
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What the school offers its staff
School Administrator
St. George’s C of E Primary School, Stamford - A member of the Aspire Federation
Part-time, temporary for 1 year pending a review of the needs of the school - Required January 2025
Grade 4 9-12 (£25,183 to £26, 409 FTE)
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
The Executive Headteacher and Governors are keen to appoint a new administrator to join our happy, caring and very popular school.
The successful candidate will let their light shine by having a can-do attitude, demonstrating motivation, enthusiasm and having a high set of standards which enables them to: • Represent the school in a positive and professional manner, remaining calm under pressure. • Demonstrate an efficient, professional approach and the ability to set up processes, systems and databases quickly. • Manage the school office, including meeting diary management; supporting with staff absences, pupil attendance records and safer recruitment. • Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school. • Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders such as parents/carers and outside agencies, including taking responsibility for sending out all electronic communications • Work on several administration tasks and be able to switch between them, showing the ability to prioritise workload. • To support the School’s Leadership Team when needed. • To assist with other areas within school when needed. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information to ensure your suitability for the position. The successful candidates will have: • Previous experience of working in a school role (desirable) • Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy • Strong IT skills including use of MS Office - Word and Excel are essential. • Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and visitors to the school. • Be reliable, flexible, organised and able to prioritise work. • Team player with initiative, great interpersonal skills and committed to bringing the school and our Federation vision and values to life Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th December 2024 Interviews will take place: Thursday 19th December 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
The Aspire Federation and our schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school before interviews. Please contact the school to make an appointment. If you have any queries please telephone Mrs Fleming, Head of School.
Telephone (01780 763654)
Email: enquiriesSG@aspire.school
Website Aspire Federation - St Georges Church of England Primary School
Applications should be returned for the attention of Mrs L Martin, Executive Headteacher, at the school postal address or via email.
Commitment to safeguarding
Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this committment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.
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About St George's Church of England Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiriesSG@aspire.school
- Phone number
- 01780 763654
St. George's Church of England Primary School, Stamford is part of the Aspire Federation. William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Market Deeping is the partner school. They are both one form entry Primary Schools and both judged to be 'Good' by Ofsted. Both schools have a full complement of staff. There is an Executive Headteacher across the two schools with one Governing Body.
Arranging a visit to St George's Church of England Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiriesSG@aspire.school.
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