The Abbey School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Administrative Assistant, to start from March 2025.
The successful candidate will act as the first point of call for all visitors and callers, manage telephone enquiries, and provide administration support to the school community. The candidate must have a meticulous eye for detail and be a keen team member.
This is a full-time, permanent role, Term Time Only, paid based on the Kent Scheme Pay Scale point KR5 (FTE £24,040 - £25,002 – actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis).
The working pattern for this position will consist of Monday-Thursday 8:30 - 16:30, and Friday 8:30 - 16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.
The Abbey School is a mixed secondary school with a thriving population of over 1100 students. We believe that school should be a place where young people can discover and develop their own talents. We have high expectations of all our students, which are supported by consistently applied systems, structures, rituals, and routines across our learning environment. We are a supportive school community including a positive staff team with high staff morale. We aim to provide the highest quality value-added education and excellent pastoral care for all students so that they feel secure and valued.
What can we offer you?
The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first-class professional development and career opportunities.
We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust
We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:
* Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Benenden Healthcare
* Free Flu Jabs
* Free Health Checks
* Access EarlyPay
* Mindfulness Taster Sessions
* Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
* Discounted gym membership at PureGym and Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
* CPD afternoons
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Free parking on all our sites
If you require any further information, please contact the school office by calling 01795 532633 or via email to info@abbeyschoolfaversham.co.uk
We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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