Administrative Assistant North Ferriby, England
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join South Hunsley School as an Administration Assistant. Each day you will be responsible for the administration and customer service provision at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College.
This position is on a fixed-term basis to cover the secondment on the current postholder. The working hours are between 8:00AM and 5:00PM Monday to Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 15 days per year, which enables you to attend team meetings, training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. Your actual salary is £18,794.98 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you.
Why choose us?
You will work as a part of our friendly and dedicated corporate services team to provide a reception service and practical administration service to support the communications and functions of the school. This will include dealing with a range of enquiries through telephone and email including: Microsoft office and bespoke software systems, e.g. SIMS. In addition, to provide administration services including: reprographics, arranging travel, room bookings, and to support school events.
Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Administrator) on 01482 631208.
What can we offer you?
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy
- Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
- An induction programme and continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development
- Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy
- Opportunities to engage with extra-curricular activities
- Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff
- Free parking and good transport links
- Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme
- Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
- Cycle to work scheme offering savings of up to 32% on a bike and accessories
- Hot and cold snacks and meals available from our canteens and complimentary lunches on training days
- Corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms, saving over 25% on membership costs and onsite gym at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, at only £12.50 per month
- Employee Assistance Scheme available 24/7 via telephone or on-line portal, providing advice on assistance on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
- In school individual support from Mind as part of the school’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well Being.
- Opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider
- Free Flu vaccinations held on site each year
- Refund of the cost of an Annual NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate
- Annual staff survey and opportunities to engage in focus groups which gives you the opportunity to shape the future of the school and the trust
- Salary Finance scheme which offers affordable loans and savings account, as well as tools for budgeting and saving
- Education Workers Scheme from Barratt/David Wilson homes where education workers are entitled to receive a deposit contribution of £750 for every £25,000 spent, up to a maximum contribution of £15,000. So, for example a home costing £200,000 would qualify for a contribution of £6,000
- Access to TeacherPerks.co.uk – discounts from a wide range of organisations.
What we are looking for?
We are looking for an individual has good communication skills, is an excellent team worker in a busy environment, with the ability to maintain a calm approach and work effectively under pressure. It is essential that the individual has obtained GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English
The deadline for completed application forms is 09:00AM Monday 5th June 2023. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: £18,794.98 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/06/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
About South Hunsley School
CEO: Chris Abbott
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: School / School District
Website: www.southhunsley.org.uk
