What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
• have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection
• have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting
• have excellent organisational and time-management skills
• have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
• be proficient in the use of IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office and school-specific administrative systems
• have great attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data entry
• have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required
• have flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school.
Training on school-based systems and processes will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud of being a Local Authority school and are not part of a Multi-Academy Trust. St Botolphs is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School.
St Botolphs CEVCP is a small school (181 pupils) based on a spacious site with good facilities including a computer suite and library. Our last OFSTED inspection (May 2023) confirmed we continue to be a 'Good' school.
St Botolphs CEVCP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits of working for the school include being part of a well-supported team, continued training opportunities and enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme.
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.