Admin Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Administration professional to join their team at a nurturing primary school. This part-time role involves supporting the school office, where effective communication with parents and staff is key. The successful candidate will thrive in a friendly environment, contributing to the school's ethos and values. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to enhancing their learning experience. If you have a passion for education and community, this role is for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Friendly Team

Welcoming School

Qualifications

• Must communicate well with parents, staff, and pupils.
• Experience in a primary school setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work within the school office at St James' Church of England Primary School.
• Support attendance and maintain a nurturing environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Professional Attitude

Initiative

Calm Under Pressure

Sense of Humour

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2149-148S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5

Position Start Date: 02/06/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 10/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/C 12th May 2025

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus inset days and one week in the holidays)

Contract: Permanent contract

Salary: Scale 3, Point 5 £18,391.59 (31.25 hours) per annum (full time equivalent salary £24,790)

Location: St James' Church of England Primary and Nursery School. Colchester

Our school has been serving the community for over 150 years, and we provide a caring and nurturing environment for all the children attending St James'.

The successful applicant will work within the school office at St James' Church of England Primary School and Nursery.

Knowledge of Arbor is preferred, but training will be provided to the successful applicant.

The successful candidate must:

communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils

work well as part of a team

display a professional attitude

have good organisational skills

be able to use their own initiative

remain calm under pressure

have a sense of humour

be committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school.

Experience of supporting attendance in a primary school setting would be an advantage

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the job role and the skills we require.

For further information, please contact Maria Chinegwu ([e-mail]).

We can offer:

• friendly, polite, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.

• a welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team.

• support and professional development opportunities.

• a happy working environment

We warmly welcome visits to the school to discuss the post

If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, please complete the Vines Trusts application form and return to [e-mail]

Applications closing date is Midnight 10th of May 2025

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 12th of May 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.

Information about the School

As a Church of England school, we have Christian Values at the centre of all we do as we teach the children how to aim high, using their skills and talents to achieve whatever they aim for.

Learning at St James’ is exciting and fun, children get messy and enjoy talking about their learning. Classrooms are vibrant and full of resources to make sure that pupils obtain the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to thrive. Our pupils are hard-working individuals who enjoy their learning and who support each other to improve.

Our Christian school has a strong ethos to ensure pupils achieve. The school has a supportive staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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