What skills and experience we're looking for
Having excellent computer skills is essential to fulfil your role efficiently. In addition, you must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, visitors, pupils and parents.
• report directly to the SLT (senior leadership team)
• supervise day-to-day work of the school office and able to prioritise to meet daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines
• contribute towards the planning, development and organisation of systems, procedures and policies
• supervise, train and develop admin staff as appropriate
• oversee the provision of effective office and reception services and maintain a welcoming and supportive ‘front of house’ service for all parent, pupils, staff, governors and visitors adhering to strict safeguarding procedures
• work closely with the central team with respect to HR, Finance and Premises
• be a clear and creative communicator
School experience is really helpful, but not essential but you will already have senior office experience, which you may have gained in the public or private sector.
What the school offers its staff
• We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
• We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
• Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
• We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills and enhance your teaching practice.
• Investment in staff wellbeing and training is a priority in our organisation to ensure we offer an excellent service. As part of ELAN (Extend Learning Academies Network), you will benefit from a wider network of colleagues across other schools and within central HR, finance and communications to ensure you are well supported and your knowledge is kept up-to-date.
Windwhistle Primary school is a very special place whereit is our aim to support children toachieve bybuilding confidence. In order to do this, we are looking for an excellent administrative professional with a proven track record of working in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.
Windwhistle Primary School in Weston super Mare supports children’s achievement by building their self-confidence. We offer a happy, safe environment that nurtures children from 3 – 11 years old and supports all in our school community. We have extensive grounds that the children can access for learning and play. We are very well-resourced with excellent professional development opportunities and our staff benefit from support and development through the wider network of schools in ELAN.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.