What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Experience
* Levels of English and Maths equivalent to or exceeding GSCE [A-C].
* Proven experience as a school office administrator or office management experience in another industry,
Skills and Knowledge
*Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
*Have effective oral and written communication skills.
*Ability to liaise effectively with all stakeholders.
* Have good organisational and time management skills.
*Competent ICT skills. Able to use specialist ICT packages.
*Develop their knowledge through the evaluation of their own learning needs.
*Be able to work independently.
*Remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt to change quickly.
*Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
Other
* A willingness to undertake regular training relevant to working in a school setting and training to support your specific administrative role.
* Promote the Academy’s aims positively.
*Enthusiastic and versatile team player, committed to the ethos of the school.
*Co-operative, reliable, customer responsive approach with a “can do” attitude.
*Ability to be resilient in challenging situations
What the school offers its staff
About Our Trust As part of the Rivers C of E Trust, the heart of all we do is our school ethos – Extraordinary Education, Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Futures. At the core of this ethos is a belief in nurturing and ensuring positive wellbeing of all our children. Alongside this we have an experienced, dedicated and determined staff team who have consistently high expectations of all children in all aspects of school life.
As a school, we are committed to creating a happy and vibrant community, where everyone feels valued, where students are stretched and supported academically and are given memorable experiences that excite them about learning for life. This is underpinned by our school values.
Our STARS values:
Sharing
Trust
Achievement
Respect
Safety
Cranham Primary School is a 2-form Primary School catering for over 350 pupils aged 3-11 years old. We are dedicated to preparing our children to be active citizens, in an ever-changing world by providing a curriculum based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Teaching and learning is also supported by the use of technology and 1:1 IPads.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Rivers CofE Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.