Office Administrator

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER

 19.5 hours per week worked over 3 days, term time only.

 SLT Pay Scale C £22,737 - £23,114 fte depending on experience.

 (actual starting salary £10,047.30 - £10,213.89)

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated School Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team. The School Office Administrator will have a flexible attitude towards work and recognition of the confidentiality of the role is key. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and visitors to the school is also necessary.

The ideal candidate must be well organised, with the ability to work using their own initiative, and an effective team member reporting to the Headteacher and Office Manager. This person will demonstrate a calm, positive attitude with the ability to multitask within an extremely busy school office environment. Previous school experience would be preferred but all applications will be considered.

The post responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring attendance on a daily basis, ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Meeting and greeting visitors to the school, 'front of house', 'signing in' visitors 
• Dealing with a variety of enquiries face to face, over the telephone and via email
• Undertaking typing, word processing and other ICT based tasks
• Assisting with the maintenance of school records via Bromcom and producing reports and returns as required
• Supporting the administration of clubs and school trips 
• Other duties commensurate with the post 

Visits are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the School Office

Email: office@woodgateprimary.school or telephone: 01444 461329. 

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. 

Completed application forms should be returned by email to office@woodgateprimary.school or posted to Woodgate Primary Academy, 41 Bellevue Farm Road, Pease Pottage, West Sussex, RH11 9GT

Safeguarding: Woodgate Primary Academy provides a safe and secure environment for children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to view on our website.  References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview so that any relevant issues arising can be taken up during the interview. The interview will include questions about safeguarding children.  The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you subscribe to the DBS update service please bring your certificate to the interview. By providing your certificate, you give us consent to check your certificate if offered the job.  

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will carry out online searches on any publicly available information for all shortlisted candidates.  Any concerns identified may be explored further as part of the interview process.  By applying for a role at Woodgate Primary Academy, you are agreeing to these checks being undertaken.

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August 2024 at 9am       Interviews:  TBC