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Looking to take your first step in education? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Primary Academy South Kenton as Administrative Assistant. Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative and financial support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support role within an educational environment.
The salary shown is the full-time equivalent, and will be adjusted pro rata based on 39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week (actual salary £24,604.85 -£24,956.83).
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About Us
Our academy is a place where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment.
At Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, we believe in creating a community where each child feels valued and inspired to achieve their best. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of all our learners. We are committed to instilling the values of respect, resilience, and responsibility in our students, ensuring they grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
We understand the importance of collaboration between home and school, and we actively encourage parents and carers to be involved in their child's education.
Together, we can ensure that every child receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive.
Our academy is part of the Harris Federation, which brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our school. Being part of this family of schools allows us to share best practices and continuously improve our teaching and learning.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
* Representing the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
* Undertaking reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
* Completing first day of absence calling for all students who are absent, recording reasons on Bromcom, recording calls in attendance events, checking directly with AWO if there are any concerns
* Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties
* Assist in arrangements for school trips and events
* Maintaining manual and computerised records
* Producing lists, information and data as required
* Typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
* Sorting and distributing mail
* Ensuring reprographics requests are fulfilled on time
* Maintaining stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
* Assisting in ordering uniform
* Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
* Minimum of two years' school office experience
* Experience of general clerical/administrative/financial work
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
* Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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