This permanent Grade 2 administrative assistant post sits on the reception desk at Northfield Primary and Nursery School. The work is front-of-house, often the first contact for children, families, visitors and professionals, alongside general admin support across the school. It is a 25-hour week, 10am to 3:30pm, with a varied, busy workload. Prior school office experience and knowledge of Arbor help, though training is given, and an immediate start is available.
What the job involves
- Act as the first point of contact at reception for children, families, visitors and professionals
- Provide high-quality administrative support across the school
- Manage a varied workload with excellent attention to detail
- Work proactively and on own initiative, as part of a wider team
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding
- Build positive relationships with families
What's required
Skills & knowledge
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage a varied workload
- Well organised and able to work on own initiative
Other
- Welcoming and approachable, staying calm, professional and helpful when busy
- Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
- Commitment to the school values of Grow, Learn, Achieve, Respect, Trust, Honesty and Care
- Enjoys working with people and as part of a team
Nice to have
- Previous experience of working in a school office
- Knowledge of school systems, such as Arbor
What's offered
- Welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
- Training and support appropriate to the role
- Opportunities for professional development
- Varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school community
- School where everyone is encouraged to contribute and make a difference
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
