Administrative Assistant Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
Administrative Assistant
Required April 2023
Grade 2 (SCP 5– 6)
£21,575 - £21,698 (£19,510 - £19,865 actual)
37 hours per week, term time only + 10 days
East Herrington Primary Academy are part of Balmoral Learning Trust and are looking to appoint and Administrative Assistant to join a well established administration team.
The successful candidate will provide support in the day to day management and delivery of the school office, ensuring the provision of a friendly, flexible and responsive administration and reception service to support staff, pupils and the wider school community .
East Herrington Primary Academy prides itself on caring for everyone in its school community. It is a thriving primary school filled with smiles, all staff provide a caring environment in which children feel secure and valued, helping all pupils to reach their true potential. Our pupils are respectful and eager to achieve well. They have positive attitudes to learning and enjoy learning and playing together.
Our vision is clear and and is shared by all schools across Balmoral Learning Trust; to create opportunity through collaboration, celebrating the prospects and the potential that can be found in our community though our aim to achieve learning and excellence for all.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who has charisma and:
Has experience if working in an administrative/customer service setting
Has excellent ICT skills
Is proactive, can use initiative and is self-motivated.
In return, we can offer:
Continued Professional Development
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Family Friendly Policies and Procedures
Generous Holiday entitlement
A team of friendly staff
A collaborative Multi-Academy Trust.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd March, 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd March
Interviews: Week commencing 6th March 2023
How to apply: Application packs can be downloaded from the Trust website
Balmoral Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced
Disclosure and Barred List Check.
Please find our Safeguarding Policy here: https://www.balmorallearningtrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/06-Safeguarding-
Arrangements-September-2022.pdf
Job Description
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Grade: SCP 5 - 6 £21,575 - £21,698 (£19,510 - £19,865 actual)
Responsible to: School Administration Officer/Central Team
Responsible for: General Administrative Tasks
Purpose of Job:
To provide a broad range of general clerical/admin duties including specialist keyboarding where considerable precision and speed are required.
Principle Responsibilities
Providing support for pupils, teachers and the whole school as outlined below
Main Duties
To be responsible for ordering and replenishing stock as and when required.
Receive, check and disseminate deliveries.
Investigate potential ways to secure additional funding and sponsorship opportunities that would benefit pupils.
Providing general clerical support to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided.
Be the first point of contact for visitors and parents creating a welcome, friendly customer service answering queries and informing relevant staff.
Analysing and evaluating data/information and producing reports, information/data as required. This may include difficult and sensitive information.
To provide admin support in organising school trips, events and meetings and updating office systems and diaries.
To give advice and guidance to pupils, teachers and external bodies, via telephone and in person to ensure an ongoing provision of a high quality service.
Keeping update manual and computerised records ensuring a high level of accuracy is maintained.
Undertaking typing, word-processing and lengthy reports within specified time constraints.
To reconcile and ensure the security of small amounts of petty cash, dinner money, school funds and on live financial systems such as Parent Pay and/or equivalent in accordance with
Financial Regulations.
To work under the direct supervision of the line manager.
Such other responsibilities commensurate to the post.
General Requirements
Attending and participating in training and development courses as required.
Attending meetings, liaising and communicating with colleagues in the school.
Being an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of pupils.
Having due regard to confidentiality, child protection procedures, health and safety, other statutory requirements and the policies of the governing body and local education authority.
Professional Values and Practice
Having high expectations of all pupils; respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and being committed to raising their educational achievement.
Treating pupils consistently with respect and consideration, and being concerned with their development as learners.
In line with the school and Trust’s policy and procedures, using behaviour management strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
Working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team; and carrying out roles effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice from colleagues.
Reflecting upon and seeking to improve personal practice.
Working within School and Trust policies and procedures and being aware of legislation relevant to personal role and responsibility in the school.
Recognising equal opportunities issues as they arise in the schools and responding effectively, following school and Trust policies and procedures.
Building and maintaining successful relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
The post holder must:
Promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people that they are responsible for, or come into contact with.
Act in compliance with data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by Balmoral Learning Trust.
Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Balmoral Learning Trust’s records and information.
Carry out their duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of
Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Trust Policies.
Comply with Balmoral Learning Trust’s Health and safety rules and regulations and with Health and Safety legislation.
In addition, the post holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties within the level of the post as requested. Balmoral Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,575.00-£21,698.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 03/03/2023
Expected start date: 01/04/2023
