Closing Date:04/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Establishment: Hurworth School Location: Darlington Salary: £22,699.22 Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 Closing Date:04/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Band 4 (SCP 6)
The Role
Do you excel at organisation and communication, and want to be part of a dynamic school environment?
We are looking for a professional Administrative Assistant with excellent communication skills to be the first point of contact for parents / carers, pupils, staff and visitors at our busy school.Working as part of the Administration Team, you will also undertake routine clerical and administrative duties.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills.In addition, you will be self-motivated and be able to deal with issues in a calm and professional manner.
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff and amazing children. To discuss the post or arrange a visit, please contact Lissa Coates, Academy Office Manager on Telephone: 01325 720424 / E: lcoates@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade) Essential
Level 3 in Business Administration. Must be willing to work towards Level 4 in Business Administration Essential
Skills
Experience/Knowledge
At least 6 months’ previous administrative experience gained in a busy environment Essential
Awareness of child protection issues Desirable
Experience of face-to-face and telephone reception duties Essential
Knowledge of Data Protection requirements and understanding of confidentiality Essential
Special Requirements
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children Essential
Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people Essential
Ability to attend occasional events outside the school day Essential
The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English Essential
Personal Attributes
Ability to deal with issues in a calm and professional manner Essential
Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach to work Essential
Ability to promote fairness and demonstrate high personal standards Essential
Ability and commitment to understand and comply with school and Trust policies and procedure Essential
Willingness to engage with appraisal, development and training opportunities and apply the knowledge and skills gained Essential
Experience of using Arbor Desirable
IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and Office packages Essential
Ability to maintain accurate records with good attention to detail Essential
Ability to work successfully as part of a team Essential
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a range of people including children and adults Essential
Ability to greet visitors to the school in a welcoming and professional manner Essential
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service.The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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