Office Administrator

Your opportunity 

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive administrator to work as part of our administration team in our busy office environment at Longford Park Primary School. This varied role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to learn all aspects within the department, developing their knowledge and skills.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role and should have excellent communication and organisational skills. It is important that you have a warm, caring, and professional manner at all times, as you will be dealing face to face with parents and carers on a daily basis.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your personal application statement demonstrates how your skills match what we are looking for.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge of schools systems Bromcom is desirable
• Experience working in a busy school office environment
• Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the leadership team
• Able to remain professional when handling confidential material
• An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff
• In possession of A-C in Maths and English in GCSE or equivalent.
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office and ideally some experience of updating and maintaining website content
• Excellent IT skills are essential for this role

About the Banbury Cluster

Consisting of four schools, the Banbury cluster has a collaborative approach towards working; this means the schools can work closely together to provide an outstanding educational experience to the local communities.

The schools benefit from being able to share resources and support each other where needed. It will also allow for more opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional development.

Longford Park was graded Outstanding in September 2021, William Morris is an Outstanding, one form entry primary school, Hardwick is an established one form entry primary school and Cherry Fields (Nursery to Year 4) is an exciting new build school.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 41 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Salary: Associate 2 - £21,544 (Full-time equivalent)

Actual salary: £15,913

Hours: Part Time - 32 hours a week, term time = 1 Week (40 weeks) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm

Start date: September 2024

Closing date for applications: 01st September 2024

Interview date: September 2024