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School Office and Procurement Administrator - Term Time

St Andrew's School , Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-6002-84S
  • Posted:26/05/2023
  • Pay:FTE £22,600 pro-rata
  • Start Date:September 2023
  • App Close Date:07/06/2023 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 15th June

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Due to retirement of the current post holder an excellent opportunity has arisen at St. Andrew’s School.  We have the following vacancy to start in September 2023

School Office and Procurement Administrator

Part Time, 21 hours per week term time only + 2 weeks (38 weeks) at a School that enjoys a reputation of high academic standards within a caring, happy environment.

Hours 8.30am – 4.30pm

Salary: FTE £22,600, salary will be pro rata, based on the actual hours worked.
 

As the School Office and Procurement Administrator, you will be responsible for processing all general school purchases, ensuring value for money and working closely with the finance team to manage budget control. You will also play and active part in supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy school, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. 

The main place of work will be in the School Office where you will have the opportunity to support the School Receptionist during busy periods. Building effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff and offering a professional, warm and friendly approach is key to this role.

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal, organisation and IT skills as well as being self-motivated and proactive. Previous experience as an effective administrator is essential, and an understanding of the educational environment would be advantageous but is not needed.

A positive outlook and a commitment to supporting others are central to this role, as is the ability to hit deadlines and remain focused.

In return, the successful candidate will become part of a thriving innovative team, working in a supportive environment.

You will:

  • Have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft platforms to include excel and experience of MIS systems
  • Possess excellent organisational skills and have an eye for detail, with proven ability to prioritise your work and ability to deal with a wide range of situations 
  • Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to work under pressure in a friendly and professional manner, dealing with a range of stakeholders
  • Be a team player
  • Have a warm, approachable manner 

We can offer:

  • A busy and happy working environment supported by a friendly, administrative team 
  • Job specific training with excellent CPD opportunities
  • A competitive FTE for local administrative work 
  • An opportunity to join a School community with a family feel 

St. Andrew’s School places the safety and welfare of our pupils at the centre of all our activities. The safeguarding of pupils underpins the school's values and is fully embraced by all staff.

Information about the school

St Andrew’s School is a highly successful and well respected co-educational independent primary school set in a conservation area of historic Rochester. Our bright, happy and enthusiastic pupils thrive in our smaller class sizes and benefit from specialist teaching in some subjects.

St. Andrew's achieves consistently good academic results where pupils are prepared for the 11+ examinations and the majority move on to the School of their choice. The School has a very happy atmosphere that can be attributed to the sensitive way in which the staff teach and care for the children. The enthusiasm for the children to be successful creates a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning. The School is proud of its teaching and learning with an emphasis on class teaching with appropriate differentiation. The discipline in the School is based on mutual respect amongst pupils, peers and teachers. The children have clearly defined parameters of behaviour and are taught to show respect to all with whom they come in contact.

The 340 pupil school caters for 3 to 11 year olds and is owned and managed by Education Development Trust, a leading independent provider of education and training services in the UK and overseas.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01634 840789

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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.