Attendance/Admin Assistant - Part-time

Herne Church of England (Aided) Junior School, Herne

• Ref:KCC886-3338-97S
• Posted:06/09/2024
• Pay:Kent Range 4
• Start Date:04/11/2024
• App Close Date:23/09/2024 at 10:00
• Interviews:tbc

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We are looking for a flexible, highly effective, efficient and organised Attendance/Admin Assistant

Your working days would be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - 8.45 a.m. - 3.15 p.m. (with an hour lunch break) Term Time only + one staff development day

This post requires a good standard of education but more importantly an attitude which is positive and supportive.

Core responsibilities will focus on all matters regarding attendance and its recording, management and monitoring.  The successful candidate will be required to monitor the taking of registers, record student absences and late arrivals on Arbor. provide updates on attendance for the whole school and act as an initial point of contact for parents/carers.

As the first point of contact for our parents, pupils and visitors, you will need to offer a friendly, professional and confidential welcome while carrying out a range of office duties to assist the office team in the daily running of the school office.  This will include duties such as, the typing of newletters, sending information to parents/carers regarding various activities throughout the school year, using our current systems, plus other office duties.

Previous office administrative experience is essential, preferably within a school environment or equivalent and applicants must demonstrate a good knowledge of safeguarding requirements for working with children.  The ideal candidate will be proficient with IT including Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word and Onedrive.   Knowledge of Arbor and Kent School Admissions Module (SAM) would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. 

The successful applicant will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills together with patience, empathy and a sense of humour;
• A pleasant and welcoming manner;
• The ability to communicate calmly and effectively with adults and children;
• The ability to administer medicines and First Aid (for which training will be provided); 
• A willingness to develop their IT skills further to cope with the ever changing nature of this role 
• The ability to work efficiently and to deadlines;
• The skills to work under pressure and to use own initiative;
• The ability to observe and respect confidentiality;
• Be an excellent team player and offer support and flexibility to your colleagues.

Information about the school

Herne C.E. (Aided) Junior School is a well-respected and oversubscribed school in the village of Herne.

Our parents recognise our Christian distinctiveness and state, ‘The school offers a homely environment for our children to learn’. This is supported by our SIAM’s inspection.

We are a large 3 form entry Junior School, which benefits from extensive playing fields, a MUGA and beautiful surroundings.

Most of our children join us from our local infant school.

Our children are happy, keen and talented, not just academically, but musically and through sports.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Malcolm Saunders
• Address:Herne CE (Aided) Junior School, School Lane, Herne, Kent, CT6 7AL
• Telephone: 01227 374069
• Email: office@herne-junior.kent.sch.uk