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Office Assistant - Part-time

Ethelbert Road Primary School, Faversham

  • Ref:KCC886-2227-62S
  • Posted:02/09/2022
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:26/09/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:6th October 2022

Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate with previous administration experience, or experience of working within a school. Ethelbert Road is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Office Assistant who has the ability to support the day to day clerical and administrative functions of the school. We are looking to appoint a welcoming, personable, flexible, well organised Office Assistant to work alongside our Office Manager. The role will require a wide range of clerical and administrative support and training will be given to the right candidant if required. The ability to multitask, work flexibly and a can do attitude to work is essential. This position is permanent, term time only and four days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am – 4pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break. 

This a key role within the school and, as our front house person, the ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience of working in a busy office or school
  • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
  • Excellent organisation skills and the ability to use own initiative
  • A confident and professional manner
  • A good eye for detail
  • An excellent knowledge of IT systems such as word and Excel

For further details, please download a copy of the Job Description for this role.

If you are interested in joining our committed team and you feel you are the right person for our school, please complete the application form on Kent Teach.  If you would like to arrange a visit (after 3:30pm), please contact the school office. 

 

Ethelbert Road Primary School and all its personnel are committed to the highest standards in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the position will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Barring Service and satisfactory pre-employment health clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Ethelbert Road is a one form entry primary school situated in the market town of Faversham. Our last Ofsted report stated that we are an Outstanding School and we are striving to keep our Outstanding status.

We have an amazing team of highly skilled teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and Governors who are committed to giving our children a broad, balanced and enriched education. We have high expectations for everyone within our school and all successes are valued and celebrated. At Ethelbert Road, we aim for high standards and outstanding achievements in an active, creative and fun environment. Working closely in partnership with parents and carers ensures each child achieves his/her full potential. Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01795 537408

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.