Administrative Assistant Maternity Cover - Full-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

Ref:KCC886-3289-85S
Posted:26/01/2022
Pay:KR5 (£17,869 FTE)
Start Date:April 2022
App Close Date:21/02/2022 at 10:00
Interviews:Thursday 24th February 2022

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Maternity Cover ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

We are looking to appoint an administrative assistant to join our busy, friendly school office to cover maternity leave. The post is for 40 hours a week (8am – 4:30pm), 38 week a year and will be paid at KR5 (£17,869 FTE).

You will be the first point of contact for all parents and visitors to the school, manage attendance and admissions, be responsible for ordering and monitoring stock and supporting the leadership team in the efficient running of the school.

Experience of working in a school office is desirable.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join our warm and welcoming school, we would love to hear from you.

St. Peter’s Methodist Primary School is a popular, successful one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the centre of Canterbury.

St. Peter’s is a well-resourced school. We offer our pupils a broad, topic based curriculum with a strong focus on music, sport and the arts as well as a commitment to the highest standards of academic achievement. Our school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church but our pupils come from a wide variety of backgrounds and we offer a caring, Christian ethos.

Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together, striving to continually raise standards, effect school improvement and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop their potential. This is an opportunity to work in a well-resourced school with high expectations, enjoyment of learning, value added for all and excellence for many supported by a proactive and understanding group of Governors.

The successful candidate will:

Have recent, relevant administrative experience, in a school setting
Show a willingness to continually improve all aspects of their role; be committed to professional development
Have a good standard of English, maths and IT skills
Have a positive approach, with excellent communication skills
Be able to maintain confidentiality and observe data protection regulations
Be able to work as part of a team with a good sense of humour

Informal visits are welcome - please telephone 01227 464392 to arrange an appointment.

St Peter's Methodist Primary School 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 subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2018), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kristina Dyer
Address:St Peter's Methodist Primary School, St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH
Telephone: (01227) 464392
Email: office@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

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