Office Administrative Assistant - Full-time

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-5435-189S
• Posted:07/12/2023
• Pay:KR5
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:05/01/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Office Administrative Assistant

Salary:  Kent Range 5 £22,595 - £23,693 FTE (£19,608 - £20,561 pro rata)

Hours:  Monday to Thursday 8 am – 4 pm, Friday 8 am – 3.30 pm
Please note there will be a requirement to start work at 7.30 am should the Office Manager be absent, then to take time off in lieu of this.

Weeks:  Term Time plus 5 days (39 weeks), 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint an organised and efficient Office Administrative Assistant, ideally from an educational background, to join the friendly office team at St Gregory’s Catholic School in Tunbridge Wells.  The position requires an adaptable and efficient person to be part of the team, supporting the school office with general administration using appropriate software and systems. You should also be able to work on your own to assist in more complex admin duties as and when required. 

You will be responsible to handle incoming calls, face to face enquires and managing visitors. You will need to cover Reception when necessary and need to be professional, welcoming and approachable. You will be supporting varies teams and leaders on administrative tasks including Sixth Form Admission, Careers education and Parents Evenings. Experience of using SIMS would be desirable, however, training will be provided and with a clear understanding of the principles of Data Protection.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme

You are welcome to contact HR at HR@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly from Kent Teach by using APPLY NOW link.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications: 5 January 2024 at 9am

This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.

Information about the school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Teresa Chun - HR
• Address:Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN4 9XL
• Telephone: 01892 240367
• Email: hr@sgschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain reference form
• Application pack