Administrative Assistant

36 hours per week term time only, 38 weeks plus 5 training days. 

Monday - Thursday 8.00am–4.15pm, Friday 8am – 4pm, 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak. 

Scale 3 point 5/6 (dependent upon qualification and experience).  

We are proud to belong to Pentland Field School; a community that works together to achieve the very best for our children. 

We are looking to appoint a proactive, organised, friendly, and efficient Administration Assistant to join our highly effective admin team. We are looking for someone excited about the idea of working in a school environment for children with special needs and who wants to bring their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to play an active part in our school community.  

You can find out more about our school and the work we do with children and families here. 

You will be responsible for the smooth running of pupil admissions, annual review process, pupil records, compiling school newsletters, staff short-term sickness absence and general administrative duties.  You will be the main contact between the school, staff, parents/ families and professionals. As part of your induction, you will learn about other aspects of the admin role in our school.  

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is a team player 
• Is organised and able to multi-task and work flexibly 
• Has exceptional organisational, administrative and ICT skills 
• Continues to work effectively and remains calm when under pressure  
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude and approach to their work  
• Is flexible, thrives when working on their initiative, and brings a growth mindset to the workplace 

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience of working in a busy and dynamic public-facing role, or busy office environment. Prior experience of working in a school office, with a working knowledge of Sims or Arbor, is an advantage. However, this is not essential. Above all, we welcome applications from anyone who can demonstrate high levels of digital literacy, and who brings a positive attitude, and a calm and conscientious work ethic.    

We can offer you:  

• a friendly and approachable senior leadership team   
• a well organised and effective administration team  
• a committed and knowledgeable wider staff community who are willing to share their knowledge of children with learning disabilities with anyone who has a desire to learn  
• a comprehensive induction programme for new staff, followed by access to continuous professional development   
• teams across the school who work collaboratively, and who want to see other people succeed    
• a commitment to the wellbeing of staff and pupils, including staff led wellbeing initiatives, and free access to a staff wellbeing app offering a range of wellbeing and medical guidance and care 
• part of a dynamic special school multi-academy trust, with opportunities for career development  
• excellent transport links, by road or public transport. The nearest underground station is a 5 min walk from the school, and you can be in central London within 20 minutes.   

If you are interested in joining our team and would like to talk to someone before you apply, please call Baldeep Chana, Administrative Manager & PA to the Headteacher on 01895 806520.  

We reserve the right to close applications earlier and arrange interviews accordingly. 

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 4th December 2024 

The Eden Academy may from time to time require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools.  Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice. 

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion 

At Pentland Field School we embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community.  

Safeguarding 

Pentland Field School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and enhance disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

This position is not applicable for a Certificate of Sponsorship. All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of employment.