Administration Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join their friendly team. This role involves providing exceptional administrative support, focusing on customer service and organizational efficiency. The school values a positive workplace and fosters professional growth through various development opportunities. Located in a vibrant area, the institution offers excellent working conditions and a collaborative staff community. If you are passionate about education and administration, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment that empowers students to achieve greatness.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ride to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership

Excellent working conditions

Collaborative staff community

Qualifications

• Experience in providing effective administrative support in an educational setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration support for daily fixtures and trips.
• Carry out general administrative tasks in the main office.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Data management

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant administrative qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management systems

Job description

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• Term Time
• Start Date: September 2024
• Close Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Peacehaven Community School

37 Hours per week, Term Time Plus 4 weeks (42 weeks per year).

Permanent.

We are seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly, positive, and forward-looking team. The successful candidate will be required to provide a highly efficient, effective, and customer-focused administration service as our daily fixtures and trips administrator and to carry out general administrative tasks in the main office.

The successful candidate is required to work Monday to Thursday, 8am-4pm, and Friday, please note: applicants may be called for an interview before the closing date.

Joining our team

Peacehaven Community School is a research-engaged, innovative educational institution within the Swale Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. We are delighted that you are considering joining our talented team of teachers, leaders, and support staff. At PCS, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where every staff member can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of nurturing the potential of every student. We are a fully inclusive school with a special facility for students with SCLN and ASC, and we believe that all students, irrespective of their starting points, can flourish. Our nurturing and challenging learning environment transforms lives and empowers our students to aspire, believe, contribute, and achieve greatness.

Why choose Peacehaven Community School?

• Excellent Working Conditions: We focus on data-driven insights to optimize our teachers’ working environment and identify areas that impact teacher wellbeing, maximizing efficiency and fostering a positive workplace.
• Career Opportunities: We provide bespoke career development opportunities for all staff, with promotions across schools through the Swale Academies Trust to benefit teachers and students.
• Supportive Leadership: Our leadership team recognises the importance of quality leadership in teacher satisfaction and provides unwavering support.
• Collaborative Staff Community: Regular engagement opportunities foster a strong sense of community and collaboration among staff.
• Professional Learning and Development: Our evidence-based CPD programme supports professional growth with flexible working arrangements.
• Research-Engaged School: We value evidence-based education and actively engage in publishing research to support educational understanding.
• Ideal Location: Located just a 10-minute walk from the seafront, 15 minutes from Brighton, and surrounded by the South Downs, offering an excellent environment for staff.
• Outstanding Facilities: Built in 2001, our school features state-of-the-art facilities, including an on-site leisure centre for staff wellbeing.

This school is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to complete a DBS check and provide two good references.

Join us to benefit from:

• Friendly and supportive school environment
• Part of a highly successful Trust
• CPD opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and advice
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Full details of the post requirements are available in the accompanying recruitment pack.