ADMIN ASSISTANT
Job Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT
Employer: Rainhill High School
Job Type: Finance & Administration
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: 1820
Grade: NJC 5-6 pro rata
Actual Salary: £21,228 - £21,854 actual pa
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: St Helen's
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025
About the School
Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
About the Role
Rainhill High School is seeking to appoint a highly efficient and accurate Admin Assistant to join our high-performing team as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time role at a ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) with a supportive environment that offers reduced workload, tech investment, and career development opportunities. The successful candidate will provide admin and rotational support for various areas within the school and will have previous experience working in a busy office environment. Key responsibilities include:
1. Maintaining a high standard of educational provision for students.
2. Multi-tasking and managing various administrative tasks efficiently.
3. Using initiative and demonstrating excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
4. Working effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional.
Previous experience in an educational setting is an advantage.
Personal Qualities
Knowledge and Experience:
1. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
2. Experience in an office environment, preferably in a school or educational setting.
3. Experience of undertaking reception duties.
4. Excellent ICT skills.
Qualifications:
1. Good standing of education including GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
1. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
2. Good written and oral communication skills.
3. Excellent organizational and administration skills.
4. Ability to plan own workload to meet deadlines.
5. High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Personal motivation and ability to work as part of a team.
7. Good time management skills.
8. Understanding of Safeguarding, Data Protection, and confidentiality.
How to Apply
Key Dates: Apply by: Friday 28th March 2025 – 12noon. Interviews: Thursday 3rd April 2025. Apply now: Email your completed application to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Contact Details
Rainhill High School
Warrington Road
Rainhill
Merseyside
L35 6NY
Contact Name: Alison Mawdsley
Contact Telephone: 01744 677205
Contact e-mail: jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Website: rainhillhighschool.org.uk
NOR: 1820
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