Administration Assistant - Term Time

Westlands Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-3912-235S
• Posted:27/02/2024
• Pay:£22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£18,904 - £19,742 prorata)
• Start Date:15/04/2024
• App Close Date:11/03/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 18th March 2024

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• Westlands Primary School
• £22,457 - £23,453 FTE (£18,904 - £19,742 prorata) SAT B
• 37 Hours per week, Term Time (Mon – Thurs 8am – 4pm, Fri 8am – 3.30pm)
• Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant to work in our school office.  The successful candidate, working alongside the Office Manager, will be responsible for the efficient operation of administrative functions within the school. Duties will include a diverse range of secretarial and administrative duties, being the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors at reception and supporting the monitoring of attendance and absence.

You will have previous experience of working in a busy office, ideally within a school setting. Basic computer skills are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school, and in return we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent CPD programme;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust;
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and advice);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Joanne Head, jo.head@swale.at or 01795 470862

Applications should be made either by submitting a SAT Application form directly to the contact above, or via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 18th March 2024

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

We are a school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a huge array of activities for children to broaden their experiences which you will be able to see through our news and updates on our website and social media feeds. Working in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community we work together on the school’s journey to provide an outstanding provision for all.

Westlands Primary School is part of Swale Academies Trust, which is one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the south east with a highly effective record in school improvement.

The Trust consists of a group of primary and secondary schools based in Kent, East Sussex and South London. Westlands Primary School was judged ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection in July 2019 and the school continues to improve and develop. The welfare and development of its pupils is at the heart of everything the school does.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Jo Head - Office Manager
• Address:Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XN
• Telephone: (01795) 470862
• Email: jo.head@swale.at

Fax: (01795) 477886

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack