Administration & Attendance Assistant Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
ADMINISTRATION & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT - PARKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade: 3, scp 3-5
Salary: £20,812 - £21,575 FTE, £14,093 - £14,609 Actual, £10.79 - £11.18/hr
Hours of work: 30 hrs/week, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic Administration & Attendance Assistant to join our wonderful team. Working within a busy school office, you will be well organised, efficient, flexible, calm, and motivated to provide an excellent support service to our children, staff and visitors. You will be a team player and contribute to the development of the school’s attendance and support services.
We offer a happy, welcoming, caring and safe environment where expectations are high and where learners are encouraged, challenged and supported to be the best they can be.
Parkstone is a larger than average sized school in north Hull with places for 350 pupils aged 5-11 years. We are Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and pride ourselves on encouraging children to achieve their full potential in a warm and welcoming environment, where all achievements are celebrated.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Provide all aspects of the administrative role
· Undertake typing and IT based tasks e.g. database input / updating web-based sites
· Manage attendance queries, keeping records of calls/reasons for absence, offering support and challenge when necessary
· Analyse and evaluate attendance data/information
· Assist all aspects of pupils’ welfare including first aid and welfare duties
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
· GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
· Training in IT based systems e.g. Microsoft Package, people databases, web-based systems
· Experience of communicating with the public and outside agencies
· Experience of producing / maintaining / evaluating data
· Experience of keeping accurate records and corresponding via telephone and email
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
· Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
· A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
· Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
· Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
· A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
· Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
Visits to our school are encouraged and welcome by appointment.
If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role, please download our application form. Once complete, please email with an optional cover letter to Lynne Warrener, School Business Manager, at Parkstone Primary School.
Further details and an application form are available on our Trust website: https://www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/vacancies/
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Wednesday 22 February 2023
Interviews: w/c 27 February 2023
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Lynne Warrener, School Business Manager, at Parkstone Primary School via Tel: 01482 854554.
As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance KCSIE 2022, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,812.00-£21,575.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 20/03/2023
