Office Assistant
Springfield Primary School
Surrey
- £15,879 - £22,150 per year
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Salary: GLF Associate 2, £22,150 FTE Pro Rata: £15,879
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 17 September 2024
Job overview
Your opportunity
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive administrator to work as part of our busy office team at Springfield Primary School.
Reporting to the Office Manager, the successful candidate will provide high quality, varied administrative support for the school, including financial and student welfare tasks. You will be based in our main school office and will be the first point of contact for receiving and processing payments and online financial transactions. Experience of working in an educational environment would be desirable.
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.
The responsibilities include:
- Maintaining robust administration systems, processes and procedures for the school’s financial information
- Using various computer applications to perform daily tasks (eg Bromcom and PS Financials)
- Ensuring the banking and record keeping for school meals is recorded on ScoPay against the relevant student in a timely fashion
- Monthly reconciliations and reports
- Resolving parental enquiries for online payments
- Producing the weekly school newsletter
- Marketing the school and nursery
The successful candidate will work 30 hours a week over 5 days (10am – 4.30pm).
What we are looking for
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Competency in MS Excel and Word
- Effective and clear communication skills
- Good administration skills and ability to use own initiative
- Personal integrity and loyalty with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Flexible approach and the ability to work on their own initiative
About Springfield Primary School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Springfield Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Hammond, Lightwater, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
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 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools within 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
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2, £22,150 FTE
Pro Rata: £15,879
Hours of work: 30 hours, 5 days a week (10am - 4.30pm), 39 weeks a year
Closing date for applications: 17th September 2024
Interview date: TBC
Attached documents
About Springfield Primary School
- Springfield Primary School
- Nursery Road, Sunbury-on-Thames
- Surrey
- TW16 6LY
- United Kingdom
Springfield Primary School, part of GLF Schools, is set in fantastic grounds and our forward thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children, bringing learning to life through our innovative thematic curriculum.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum, where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and are challenged to reach their full potential.
Our priority is to enable all children to achieve high academic standards. We will also make sure that they develop a sense of social responsibility and a passion for learning.
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 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive 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
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