Administration Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & guidance

Professional development

Well-being services

Positive environment

Community partnerships

Job summary

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is seeking an Administration Officer to handle clerical, administrative and financial tasks. The role relies on ICT proficiency, keyboard skills and knowledge of school policies. It operates term-time and requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

The position is 37 hours per week, 8am–4pm, with finish at 3.30pm on Fridays. Visa sponsorship is not available. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (ILM Certificate in Team Leading).
• SWiS Level 2.
• Experience in a relevant discipline may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Level 2 numeracy and literacy or willingness to work towards it.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• General clerical, administrative or financial work.

Skills

First aid knowledge

ICT packages

Keyboard skills

Use of equipment

Policies & codes

Legislation awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (ILM Cert in Team Leading)

SWiS Level 2

Level 2 numeracy & literacy

Job description

This Administration Officer post at Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School covers general clerical, administrative and financial work. The job depends heavily on keyboard and ICT use, and it calls for a working knowledge of first aid and school policies. It is term time only, 37 hours a week from 8am to 4pm, finishing at 3.30pm on Fridays. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the appointment needs an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, such as the ILM Certificate in Team Leading
• Support Work in Schools (SWiS) Level 2
• Experience in a relevant discipline, in place of a qualification
• Level 2 numeracy and literacy, or willingness to work towards it

Experience

• General clerical, administrative or financial work

Skills & knowledge

• Appropriate first aid knowledge
• Effective use of ICT packages
• Good keyboard skills
• Use of relevant equipment and resources
• Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice
• Awareness of relevant legislation

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Works constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and their own place within them
• Identifies own training and development needs and seeks learning opportunities

What’s offered

• Support, training and guidance to complete the role
• Culture of continual professional development
• Range of well-being services for staff and their families
• Inclusive and happy working environment
• Challenging and highly supportive staff team and governing body
• Forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
• Positive partnerships with parents and the wider community
• Well-motivated pupils who enjoy learning