Position Administrative AssistantContract Permanent Salary SP5 £14,766.73-£15,819.49 Actual (26,777-28,686 FTE)3 days/22.55 hours per week 8:30am to 4:30pm Wed-Fri (30 minutes unpaid lunch break) 40 weeks a year (term time +1, plus 3 inset days.) Reporting to School Business ManagerAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to join the administration team at Chandlers Field Primary School. We are an ‘outstandingly happy’ (Art of Brilliance award) 2-form entry school, with a 78-place nursery, located in West Molesey Surrey.
This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.
The successful candidates will:
• Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
• Familiar with one or more of the specific processes used in business, communication, financial or HR administration.
• Ability to apply relevant health and safety, equality and diversity, and other county/service policies and procedures.
• Competent in a range of IT tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve objectives and provide excellent customer service.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with staff and customers.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities, whilst supporting colleagues.
• Experience of working successfully in a busy office environment.
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A term time only role
• A supportive and friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Support in his/her role from the Headteacher, SLT, colleagues and the governing body.
• Opportunities, support and encouragement to undertake further professional development.
• Good transport links with free onsite parking.
• Access to occupational health, employee assistance and a weekend email curfew as part of our staff wellbeing practices.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Membership of the Surrey My Benefits Scheme
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail or would like to come and have a look around our great school, please contact the school office.
Closing date for applications: 21st October at 11.59am
Interview date: Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place throughout advertised period, advert will be withdrawn in the event of a suitable candidate being found.