Administrative Assistant with Responsibility for Cover and Data - Term Time

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-5400-364S
• Posted:20/02/2024
• Pay:Actual salary £20,167 - £21,171pa
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:10/03/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:Shortly after closing

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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls was founded in 1958, our school has been helping girls to secure outstanding academic results and providing a well-rounded experience for over half a century.  The school encourages a happy and harmonious community which respects the individual and celebrates the rich diversity of backgrounds and heritage of students and staff. 

We are looking to appoint an Admin Assistant to work as part of the School Office team providing a first class administration service to the school, with particular focus on:

• Support with the internal data systems and analyse the school performance data, producing reports for a range of audiences including Local Governors, Trustees, and Directors
• Supporting the Senior Team by acting as their PA and first point of contact for all aspects of administrative support.
•  To be an integral member of the main office and ensure that planned/unplanned absence of teaching staff is arranged and ensure all lessons are covered for the day with internal/external staff.

Our ideal candidate will have:

•  excellent communication skills
• the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• a confident, friendly and professional manner and who can communicate effectively with visitors, colleagues, governors, parents and pupils.
• good time management.
• excellent IT skills and are confident using spreadsheets and accurate at work processing.
• ability to work well as part of a hardworking team but can also work independently on their own initiative.
• experience in office procedures and ideally school systems within a secondary school setting.

 Please read the attached job description and person specification for more information on this role.

Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:

As well as offering you a competitive salary with pay progression opportunities, you will also be working in a brand-new purpose-built setting with great facilities and with a team of talented, engaged and motivated colleagues. Our common values of respect, integrity, determination, equality of opportunity and self-management help instil a strong work ethic among staff and students alike and our supportive culture provides what many of our existing staff describe as a ‘family feel’ within our Trust.

Application Process:

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 10th March 2024, with interviews expected to take place shortly afterwards. 
Early applications are encouraged as eligible candidates may be invited to the interview stage on a rolling basis and we may appoint before the stated closing date.

Information about the school

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is an Outstanding school with a strong track record of achievement. Our students are encouraged to develop resilience and are supported to become innovative and thoughtful problem solvers via the Endeavour Mindset programme.

We are part of the Endeavour MAT family of schools, and we pride ourselves on setting consistently high expectations, securing outstanding outcomes and delivering exceptional standards of teaching and learning.

Our WG6, is a joint Sixth Form working with Wilmington Grammar School for Boys.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Nishita Rana
• Address:Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB
• Telephone: 01322226351
• Email: recruitment@endeavour-mat.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Applicant Info Pack