Fairfield High School would like to appoint an Administrative Assistant for Pastoral to join our friendly team. This post is temporary starting with immediate effect until 31 August 2027, term time only plus 2 Inset days.
This is a varied and busy role requiring excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be confident in using IT systems and be able to manage multiple priorities.
Working pattern will be as follows (there is a little flexibility around the hours which can be discussed if shortlisted for interview):
- Wednesdays: 1.00pm - 4.30pm (1.00pm is the earliest start time each Wednesday)
- Thursdays: 8.30am - 4.30pm (including 30 mins. unpaid lunch)
- Fridays: 8.30am - 4.30pm (including 30 mins. unpaid lunch)
Annual salary is based on full time equivalent of £27,274 - £29,070 (NJC pay points 7 - 11) for this role and the actual salary for 18.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 Inset Days is £11,609 - £12,373 per annum.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent IT skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
- Be able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Be proactive
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to work independently and within a team
- Be reliable and flexible
- Be able to work in a calm and professional manner
- Be confidential
In return we can offer:
- Clear on-boarding and professional development plans, including coaching. There are opportunities to share good practice within the Trust
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
Safeguarding Statement:
Fairfield High School and the Excalibur Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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