Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Hours: Minimum of 20 hours a week, 40 weeks per year, term time only + 1 week
Contract type: Permanent pending a successful 6 month probation period
Application closing date: 26/09/2024 at noon
Provisional interview date: Candidates will be notified whether they have been successful at interview by Friday 27th September with provisional interviews being held on 2nd October 24. If you have not heard back by 5pm on Friday 27th September, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Working Pattern: A flexible arrangement would be sought for the right candidate, but this would be up to 37 hrs per week (40 weeks – per year). If a part time arrangement were to be sought this would be for 20 hours per week (minimum) for 40 weeks per year. For both the full and part time offer, the successful candidate would need to work from 8:15am -12:30pm, every day, during term time.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Administration Officer to join our dedicated, friendly and hardworking team. We can offer the successful candidate a positive environment where relationships are built, nurtured and treasured. This creates a safe environment where all members of our school family are able to thrive.
This post is ideally suited to a candidate who:
* Values good working relations with all stakeholders
* Is passionate about securing the very best for children and their families
* Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and aptitudes as outlined in the job description for the role
* Has a positive attitude and is able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school
* Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills
* Is good humoured and enjoys working with children
* Will support the aims and child focused ethos at Alvaston Infant & Nursery School
* Enjoys working as part of a dedicated team in a busy environment
* Can remain calm under pressure
Full training and the opportunity to work alongside the current post holder is available.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To comply with safer recruitment and our own rigorous policies and procedures, we will complete all actions to ensure that any potential candidates are suitable to work with children. An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate, prior to them starting the position. Please ensure that you have read our Child Protection Policy and Privacy Notices, attached to the job advert.
We are an equal opportunities employer and love to celebrate how diverse our school is. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We are proud of our school and all of the wonderful people within it, therefore, if you are interested in this post, we would love to show you around so you can see that it is a really special place to be. Please call Suzie Simpson, School Business Manager on 01332 571704 to arrange a visit.
To apply for the post, you will need to fill out the Derby City Council Application Form and submit a formal letter of application of no more than 700 words, stating why you would like to apply for the post and detailing how you meet the job description/person specification. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] and supporting letters should be addressed to the Headteacher – Mrs M Peach.
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