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Finance and Administrative Assistant - Part-time

Four Elms Primary School, Edenbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-2134-53S
  • Posted:23/08/2018
  • Pay:KR4
  • Start Date:Oct 2018
  • App Close Date:06/09/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Finance and Admin Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, professional, efficient and reliable person to join the team in our busy office.  This post will suit somebody with proven administrative and finance experience, who works well in a busy environment, enjoys finding solutions and who is willing to work as part of a team as well as independently, ensuring there is a smooth transfer of information with other members of staff.

The successful candidate will be able to multi task, have the ability to keep calm under pressure and to meet deadlines.  Experience of working in a school office and knowledge of SIMS and FMS is essential; you will need excellent IT skills and good initiative. You will need to have enthusiasm for learning new skills and will need to be flexible, adaptable and have a good sense of humour. 

 Essential qualities

  • Excellent communication skills with both adults and children
  • Experience of working in a school office
  • Experience of FMS / SIMS / school comms  
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Be adaptable and work well under pressure
  • Be able to prioritise efficiently and work to deadlines
  • Have the ability to deal with issues sensitively and confidentially

 General Duties

  • Provide effective administration, finance and secretarial support to the Headteacher and staff
  • Be fully aware of, and follow, all school policies and procedures to ensure compliance
  • Process orders, invoices and payments using FMS
  • Being responsible for administration of finance duties, ie filing,
  • Maintain reception, answer the telephone and deal with enquiries as appropriate
  • Provide a professional and friendly first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors
  • Tend to pupils sent to the office during teaching hours and administer first aid as required, training will be given
  • Update and maintain the SIMs database

Working hours, Monday – Wednesday 8.30am to 3.45pm, term time, plus two weeks based on KR4, £16,968pa - £17826 pro rata according to experience.   For those with extensive, relevant school experience a KR5 would be considered.

For more information about the post please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Wade, email: fwade@four-elms.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Thursday 6 September

Interviews:  TBC

This school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The post is subject to a DBS check and the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Additionally, all appointments will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Four Elms is a small village primary school located in the lovely village of Four Elms. The School has four classes, Reception are taught in Class 1 following the EYFS Curriculum. Years one and two are taught together in Class 2, Years three and four in Class 3 and Years five and six in Class 4.

Please read the report of our Ofsted inspection. We are a good school overall and achieved outstanding for behaviour and attitudes.

At Four Elms we are committed to achieving the highest aspirations for ourselves, both personally and as learners. An enriched, inspirational curriculum gives pupils opportunities to develop courage and grit from within.

The Four Elms culture of reflection enables children to learn from mistakes and celebrate achievements. Our culture of respect, for ourselves and others as well as the world around will carry children confidently forward.

Job Contact Information

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.