Administration and Careers Assistant

Preston Manor is looking to recruit a proactive and innovative individual to assist in delivering excellent services within the school’s Administration and Careers support function.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Preston Manor’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office package, at intermediate level or above, in a work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to review processes and through use of technology, identify improved ways of working.
• Experience of working in a busy office (preferably in a school environment).
• General experience of administrative tasks (filing, record keeping etc.).
• Have the ability to work with a broad range of software applications.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional commitment to customer care.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be prepared to alter their working arrangements to meet the business needs when necessary.
• Be committed to their continuous professional development.
• Work equally well either as a team member or under their own initiative.
• Support in the delivery of an effective Careers Education Programme and offer admin support across the school.
• You must be proactive, an all-rounder with the ability to work efficiently within a pressurised environment and maintain a professional approach to your work at all times.
• It is essential that you are capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a team, applying excellent attention to detail.
• Be willing to train as a first aider.
• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible working attitude are both essential.
• Excellent communication, time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure is also essential for the role.

You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.