Administrative Assistant Administration - Part-time

Senacre Wood Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2586-104S
• Posted:24/04/2024
• Pay:Kent Range 5
• Start Date:Monday 17th June 2024
• App Close Date:13/05/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 17th May 2024

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We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and forward-thinking school from 10th June 2024, however, there is flexibiity to the start date. This part-time, term-time only post is for 35 hours per week. Salary Kent Range 5. 

This a varied admin role, which includes- but is not limited to- reception duties, ordering school lunches, organising transports for school outings, uploading attendance onto SIMS and overseeing the after-school club provision. You will need to be highly organised, able to prioritise tasks capably, meet deadlines, have the ability to be flexible, use your initiative and have a positive and friendly outlook to our busy workplace. You need to have good working knowledge of Word and Excel and knowledge of SIMS would be a distinct advantage. Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable, though training is available to the right candidate.

As the first point of contact for our school community, it is essential that a good first impression is created. You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to remain calm, efficient and courteous at all times. Due to the nature of the position, you will be expected to maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the school, its pupils, staff, parents and carers at all times. You will need to have a enjoy working with children and have the ability to care for and communicate with them effectively. A healthy sense of humour is essential!

If you would like more information about the post, please call for an informal discussion. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Senacre Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, check against the ISA barred list for children, online checks, including publically available social media and it is subject to references. References will be sought before interview, unless otherwise stated on your application form with a valid reason.

For more information about the post please telephone Mrs Sweeney on 03000 658430 Alternatively you can contact the school on the following email address: headteacher@senacre-wood.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Senacre Wood is a single form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of the county town of Maidstone. Set in large, wooded grounds, the school benefits from excellent resources, a hard working and supportive staff and enthusiastic, well motivated children.

"At Senacre Wood pupils love coming to school. They know that they are well cared for and valued by staff. The staff create a strong team and they are determined and ambitious to do their best for all pupils"

"Pupils are inquisitive and eager to find out more. They grasp the opportunity to learn and flourish in their personal development."

"Pupils' personal development is strong. All pupils are fully included in the wide range of clubs and activities that are available. The introduction of yoga lessons and outdoor learning has been enthusiastically received by pupils. Pupils have grasped the opportunity to enter their high-quality art work in competitions and to exhibit it locally and further afield."

(Ofsted GOOD rating, December 2019 )

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emily Sweeney
• Address:Graveney Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8QQ
• Telephone: 03000 658430
• Email: office@senacre-wood.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 688243

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Senacre Wood Primary School Child Protection Policy 2023-24
• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Admin Assistant Job Description