Experience and Qualifications:
It is essential that the post holder:
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Has a good standard of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalent
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Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy
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Meets the requirements of Enhanced DBS including barring checks
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Has experience of working with IT data systems
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Has experience of working accurately with financial software
It is desirable that the post holder:
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Has a recognised First Aid qualification
Skills:
It is essential that the post holder has:
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Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to listen
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Excellent written communication skills
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Excellent organisation skills
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The ability to work under own initiative with sound personal, administration and time management skills
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A high degree of attention to detail
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Good level of IT skills including Outlook and MS Office
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Able to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
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Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced school environment.
Experience:
It is essential that the post holder can:
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Carry out a range of routine clerical or administrative duties
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Work as part of a team
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Follow well defined processes, practices, and procedures
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Proficient in handling and processing cash and orders
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Ability to populate and track a budget with an awareness of the financial implications for the school of expenditure
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Handle information in accordance with the Data Protection principles
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Working with IT systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and email
It is desirable that the post holder:
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Is working in or has worked in education settings previously
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Has experience in the use of school management systems
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Has knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures
Behaviours:
It is essential that the post holder is:
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An excellent communicator
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Professional and approachable
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Able to problem-solve as part of a team or working alone
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Confident at following through on tasks and resolving enquiries
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Proactive
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Positive
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Able to demonstrate resilience
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Able to work collaboratively with others and develop good working relationships
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Able to develop effective relationships with parents/other agencies
Other:
It is essential that the post holder:
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Demonstrates an understanding of The Forge Trust vision and values and how they will/do align themselves
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Is committed to putting children’s welfare and education first
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Has commitment to abide by and promote the Trust’s equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection policies
It is desirable that the post holder is:
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Committed to own continuing professional development
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Willing to contribute actively to Academy and Trust wide activities
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Able to travel to other Trust sites
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