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Job Reference Number:

S/GJ/2003/0016

Grade:

Grade 2, SCP 3 - 4

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

35 hours per week

Working Pattern:

Term time plus two weeks

Actual Salary:

£17,722 - £18,043

Interview Date:

26th – 29th June 2023

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SHAWCLOUGH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Administrative Assistant (Receptionist)

To start 1st September 2023

The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an administrative assistant to join Shawclough Primary on its journey of continuous improvement. Hours of work will be 32 hours per week, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements.

You must be able to work well using your own initiative and be an efficient member of our school team. It is essential that you are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with all pupils, parents / carers and colleagues. Effective communication skills, a good telephone manner are essential.

Recent experience of general clerical and administrative work and the ability to use Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Windows XP and email are essential. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in using business management systems e.g. ParentPay and of working in a school either on a paid or voluntary basis.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

In return we offer you:

• An exciting and challenging professional opportunity to join a highly experienced team
• A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
• Committed and supportive Governors
• A strong, effective and experienced senior leadership team
• Good achievement and standards
• A friendly, happy and supportive atmosphere
• A commitment to your continuous professional development

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [email protected] by 4pm on Wednesday 21st June 2023

Short listed candidates will be notified by Friday 23rd June

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 220).