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School Administration Officer - Term Time

Lenham Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2168-115S
  • Posted:23/03/2023
  • Pay:KR4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week of 24th April

Advert

Lenham Primary School are seeking an experienced, well organised and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our busy office. The successful candidate will work calmly amidst frequent interruptions whilst priding themselves on making an excellent first impression of our school and creating long-lasting relationships with parents and colleagues, but especially with pupils who are at the heart of everything that we do.

We welcome applications from those who have previous, proven, experience in school administration and good organisational skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must, and the ability to prioritise workload, take own initiative and to work to deadlines is essential. Experience of working with school’s administrations systems (particularly SIMS) and attendance monitoring would be advantageous.

The position is for 15 hours per week (timings to be agreed) 38 weeks per year. With possibility of more hours for the right candidate.

The pay scale is KR4.  Start date is as soon as possible.

The closing date for applications is Monday 17th April at 12pm, with interviews for those short-listed. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should a suitable candidate be found.  You may be asked to undertake a task based exercise.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach online submission by the closing date. Any queries should be sent by email to Simone Williams-King, School Business Manager on finance@lenham.kent.sch.uk.

Lenham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Appointment to the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

 

Information about the school

Lenham Primary School is a wonderful, single form entry village school. As soon as you enter the building you are met with a strong sense of family. There is a buzz around the school of excited engagement and a love of learning. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted.

Our PRIDE values underpin everything that we do:

Personal excellence

Respect & Resilience

Inspiration

Determination & Courage

Equality and Friendship

The curriculum at Lenham Primary is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. It provides opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident and successful learners, with high aspirations, who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society. Our curriculum ensures that academic success, creativity and problem solving, reliability, responsibility and resilience, as well as physical development, well-being and mental health are key elements that support the development of the whole child and promote a positive attitude to learning. We celebrate the diversity and utilises the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of the community while supporting the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, ensuring that children are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Andrea McCluskey
  • Address:Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
  • Telephone: (01622) 858260
  • Email: Office@lenham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 851652

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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.