Maternity cover - Fixed term - Senior Administrator
- Employer: Tunmarsh School
- Salary: Scale 6 - £24693
- Location: Tunmarsh School
- Contract: Contract
- Working Pattern: Term Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 16/06/2019 at 23:59
- Reference: Sec/19/100617
Maternity cover - Fixed term - Senior Administrator
Until February 2020
36 hours per week term time plus two (41 weeks) - £24,693
The successful candidate will carry out all duties of the attached JD this includes but is not limited to:
• dealing directly with parents, staff, pupils and visitors by telephone and in person
• providing administrative support
• being able to handle a variety of tasks quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner
• managing reception staff, including performance management
The role of Senior Administrator will be involved in the day-to-day running of the busy, friendly office. On occasions throughout the year it may be necessary to attend after-school and during school holidays.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, administrative and PC skills, the ability to multitask and prioritise as required, and will be able to work both individually and as part of a team. A bright, friendly manner are essential, along with discretion as confidential work will be involved. Previous school experience and knowledge of the SIMS database, training will be given as necessary.
As a member of the business team, the Senior Administrator will be expected to work across the full range of administrative support requirements needed in a busy and diverse PRU office environment.
The allocation of duties will take account of strengths in skills and experience, but will be an ever-changing and interesting mix of all areas of administrative support.
This job description reflects some of the core activities of the role and as the successful candidate develop there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the Senior Administrator will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to participate in training. This post will report directly to the PA and Office Manager.
Shortlisting will commence on Monday 17th June 2019 with interviews later that week.
There will be a short test before the interview.
Tunmarsh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS, qualification and reference checks.
Equal Opportunities
The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is reflected in our rigorous approach to the recruitment and professional development of staff. An online search will be completed for all short listed candidates who are also required to complete a self disclosure. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.