What skills and experience we’re looking for
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Skill Required:
- NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- The ability to support staff/pupils/respond to parents through fluent and accurately spoken English
- Effective use of ICT packages, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher)
- Good keyboard skills
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles & responsibilities and own position within these
- Excellent organisational skills
- Enthusiasm (and a sense of humour)
- Flexible and positive approach
- Willingness to attend training courses required for the role and/or developing skills/professional practice in the role
- Have appropriate workplace references (two required)
Desirable qualities and qualification which will be taken into consideration
- Previous school administrative experience
- Practical experience of using computerised management information systems such as Arbor, SIMS and/or ScholarPack
What the school offers its staff
- Workplace Pension
- Professional Development
- Wellbeing Support
Further details about the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to become part of our busy school office team. Working closely with the Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the school and helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable, and able to work efficiently under pressure, with strong administrative, communication, and IT skills. A professional manner, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively are essential for this role.
A working knowledge of Office 365 is essential. Knowledge of Arbor and Safeguarding children would be advantageous, although training will be given.
At Chawson First school, we pride ourselves on our welcoming, inclusive environment. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values every member of staff and works together to make a positive, engaging time for all our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
- Childcare disqualification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- Medical online and social media prohibition from teaching
- Right to work
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children
- Must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
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