Administrative Assistant/Receptionist - Part-time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-2656-121S
• Posted:18/10/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:01/11/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Would you like to join a team where the number one goal is to 'Enjoy, Learn and Aspire'? If you answered yes, then read on!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to work as part of the office team 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), for additional hours in our busy school office.

This post is for 22.5 hours per week, over 3 days, 8am-4pm and term time only. The salary is Kent Range 3, FTE £17,365; which pro-rata will mean an annual part-time salary of £8737.11 and paid monthly.

The applicant should have good communication skills with both children and adults and ideally previous experience in an administrative role. Good organisational skills and telephone manner are essential.

As part of the role, the candidate will be required to administer basic first aid and the appropriate training will be given.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, e-mailing, completion of routine forms, administration relating to school meals, data entry, etc. This could also be directly supporting the Head Teacher with admin tasks.
• Update manual and computerised records/management information systems.
• To assist with any other general office duties as requested.

To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our team, please take a look at our school website.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the young people to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tina Ricketts
• Address:Meopham Community Academy, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0JW
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: HR@golden-thread.org