Whitehill Primary SchoolWhitehill Street WestHeaton Norris, StockportSK4 1PBTelephone: 0161 480 2142Fax: 0161 612 8980Email: adminwhitehill.stockport.sch.uk Website: www.whitehill.stockport.sch.uk Salary: £9.62 - £9.81 per hour (Pro-rata annual starting salary £10,678.20)Salary Grade: NJC Scale 2, Points 3-4Working Pattern: Part time, term timeWorking Hours: 25 hours per weekContract Type: Permanent PostClosing Date: Thursday 2nd December at 3pmShortlisting: Friday 3rd DecemberInterview Date: Wednesday 8th December Clerical Assistant required to start as soon as possibleWe are currently looking for a dynamic and hardworking individual to join our office team. Leaders have high expectations of everything we do in school and the staff at Whitehill are strong and committed to the school’s ethos ‘Shine like a Star’.The school office work very closely together with the School Business Manger to provide a happy, stimulating environment in which children can learn to their full potential. The role of clerical assistant is a key one in the school. On a day-to-day basis your job is to ensure the smooth running of the school office. This will include a whole range of administrative tasks as well as being the first point of contact for all parents/visitors to our school. This aspect is extremely important as first impressions really do count No two days are exactly the same and therefore the role can vary hugely on a day to day basis. The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the importance of their role. You will be an integral part of a highly effective team who have high expectations of themselves and others. The successful candidate will: · Have a strong commitment to helping raise the achievement for all pupils by providing a welcoming environment for the pupils to learn;· Possess experience in a clerical role and working in a busy office environment;· Have the ability to work constructively as a team and maintain effective working relationships, an excellent team member;· Be proactive, have the ability to use their initiative, be well organised and have the necessary skills to prioritise their own workload;· Have knowledge of school practices, policies and procedures;· Have experience in preparing, maintaining and monitoring financial records and dealing with cash;· Promote and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others;· Be flexible and willing to work outside usual hours when required. In return, we can offer you: · A welcoming, friendly school where everyone is valued;· Positive, happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and achieving well;· Committed and supportive parents;· A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body;· A challenging and rewarding position, with a structured and comprehensive induction programme and a commitment to continued professional development and support.Informal visits to the school or telephone conversations are strongly encouraged and can be arranged through our school business manager, Mrs Amy Nuttall on 0161 480 2142.Total working hours will be 25 hours per week, term time only. Working hours may vary depending on the needs of the school, however, typical hours will be as follows:- Monday: 8.30am until 12.30pmTuesday: 8.30am until 3.30pm (with 30 minutes for lunch)Wednesday: 8.30am until 12.30pmThursday: 8.30am until 12.30pmFriday: 8.30am until 3.30pm (with 30 minutes for lunch) The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via recruitmentwhitehill.stockport.sch.uk or posted to the school address above. Please ensure that applications are clearly marked for the post you are applying for. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check Stockport Council – Valuing diversityJob Description.docPerson Specification.docApplication Form.doc