The Directors and Academy Committee is seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic team player to work with our busy administration team to start immediately 28 hours per week, over 4 days. 9.00am-4.30pm Level 4 SCP 4-7 - FTE £21189-£22369, Actual £14022.34 -£14801.36 The successful candidate will be expected to engage in the following: Promote positive communication in welcoming all visitors to the academy, ensure correct safeguarding checks and signing in procedures are followed Be proficient in use of Word and Excel; knowledge of SIMS is preferable To receive, check and distribute deliveries to school Finance administration School trip administration Preparing school Purchase Orders ParentPay (school cashless system) administration including dinner registration Free School Meal administration Ensure positive relationships, effective communication with all stakeholders (e-mail, telephone, social media and face to face customer service) Be a good team player who can work flexibly, independently, and with initiative Be a people person General administrative duties such as updating information systems, filing, photocopying, and receiving and distributing post to the relevant member of staff. Previous experience of working in a busy reception/office environment would be preferable but is not essential. The successful candidate is assured that we can offer: A dedicated, hardworking and caring staff team. A fully supportive Governing Body. A very positive climate in which you can develop new ideas and initiatives. Enthusiastic, well behaved and hardworking children. There is a commitment to high quality professional development, support, induction and mentoring Applications from all religious denominations are welcome. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact our school office manager Mrs Sajia Begum 01782 254834. St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau. CES Application forms are available from the school website https://www.stmariagoretti.org.uk/ or via email to sbegumstmgca.org.uk Closing date for applications: 14/11/2024 at noon Interviews: week commencing TBC For further details of this post, please contact Mrs S Begum Office Manager 01782 254834