School Administrator

St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DR

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 February 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunchbreak (unpaid), term time plus 1 further week to be worked during school holidays.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 4 Point 07-11 (£25,584 - £27,269 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have good organisational, communication and IT skills and will be able to project a positive and professional image of the school at all times. Preferably, you will have previous experience of working in a school or you will have worked in a busy office/professional environment.

It is essential that you have Maths and English GCSEs graded between 9-5 (A to C), or equivalent.

You will need:

• Strong administrative experience in a busy office, experience of working in a school office would be ideal.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A proactive and team-oriented mindset, with a keen eye for detail.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• A commitment to our values of respect, inspiration, courage, hope, thankfulness and trust.

What the school offers its staff

At St. Philip's, we are a supportive and inclusive team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. We offer a friendly work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to the school’s values and ethos.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Philip’s CE (A) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.

In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will also be completed for shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description and Person Specification for the Position of School Administrator.pdf - 282 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223 508707
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-philip-s-cofe-aided-primary-school (opens in new tab)

We are a growing, urban primary school close to the centre of Cambridge with a diverse and dynamic local community. We have close connections with our local churches and other faith groups as well as growing connections with the University of Cambridge. The recently appointed Headteacher is committed to ensuring an excellent standard of education for all pupils at St. Philip’s. To achieve this, there is a drive to provide a culture where teachers can focus on delivering the very best, by reducing unnecessary burdens upon them. St. Philip’s is highly committed to supporting the career development of all staff to ensure everyone in our community can flourish. As a Church of England school, the successful candidate will to demonstrate their full commitment to the Christian vision and values of the school.

Arranging a visit to St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk.

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