The RJ Mitchell Primary School Part of The Aspire Learning Federation Tangmere Crescent Hornchurch Essex RM12 5PP Tel: 01708 551 684 E-mail: rjmschooloffice@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk Head of School: Miss Cate Deighan Executive Headteacher: Ms Victoria Morris Administrative Assistant Salary: Grade 1/2, spinal points 2-5 Hours: Part-time post - 35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (8am-4pm) Salary: Pro rata salary of £24,784 - £25,851 p.a. (FTE £28,221 - £29,436 p.a.) Contract: Permanent Post Start Date: As soon as possible Are you someone who would enjoy working in a vibrant, diverse school, supporting pupils to achieve their best in everything they do? Do you see yourself as an outstanding individual and school team member who always strives to do the very best in all you do and is prepared to go above and beyond because that's the type of person you are? Are you a resilient individual who understands the nature of hard work and can cope when things are tricky or don’t quite go to plan? If you answered ‘Yes’ to all of these questions, then you would be a great addition to our team here at R J Mitchell Primary School and we would encourage you to read on, as well as reading the Administration Assistant job profile that supports this advert. What are we looking for? We are looking to appoint an able individual as an Administration Assistant. The post holder will provide efficient and professional support in the main school office. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all visitors and all telephone enquiries. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the day to day school administration, as well as undertaking general admin tasks under the guidance of the school’s office manager. The role requires someone who is a confident administrator, has energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise and a flexible working approach. They will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude. Experience of using Google and interactive online programmes is useful. Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job. What can we offer? We can offer you a positive work environment, opportunities for continuing professional development to enhance outstanding practice, a sense of community as well as a forward-thinking environment in which to work. How to apply If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply online. If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply for one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process. Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job. Informal visits to The Aspire Learning Federation at R J Mitchell Primary are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Carley Garland on 01708 551684. Closing date for applications: Friday 5th September 2025 at 9:00am Interviews: w/c 8th September 2025 The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this commitment. Online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.