ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm ); term-time only plus INSET days Contract : Permanent Salary : JG3 Annual FTE: £25,583 - £25,989 Actual salary: £14,013 Start date: Monday 20th April We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Administration Assistant with strong clerical skills to join our school office. You will be the first representative of our school community and the first point of contact for many parents and visitors. Therefore, a warm and professional approach is essential, whilst having the ability to remain calm and organised in a very busy school environment. The successful candidate will be: Exceptionally well organised Resourceful and efficient Have strong IT skills and experience A strong communicator with a positive attitude and a pleasant telephone manner Able to prioritise and work to deadlines Someone who gives good attention to detail Able to work as part of a team Some of the main duties will be: Rreceptionist for visitors to the school Receiving and responding to incoming communication and deliveries Pupil attendance and lunch records Administration of payments Arranging transport for school visits Managing the school diary Report any issues with the school’s IT Ordering, monitoring and manage stock Preparing and sending communications (paper or electronically) to parents and carers, and the wider community, including Newsletters. Organise and administer parents evenings We can offer: A friendly, supportive and committed team seeking to enable all children to be the best they can be Full induction programme An excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (including shopping discounts), an electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. If you feel your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please apply using the E-recruit system. In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CVs. Horfield CE Primary School, part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under-represented groups. Closing date: 9am Monday 23rd March Interview date: Tuesday 31st March If you have any queries, please contact the school office