Administrative Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension contribution

Annual leave 26 days + bank holidays

CPD opportunities

Cyclescheme

Employee assistance program

Credit union

Flexible working

Job summary

Piper Hill High School in Manchester is seeking a permanent admin post to support EHCP meetings and provide clerical and financial administration for the school office. The role also assists the Senior Leadership Team and contributes to the smooth running of the school.

Working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus five INSET days. Enhanced DBS check required; visa sponsorship is not available. Strong ICT skills with Word/Excel and data handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.
• Confidence using ICT, including Word, Excel and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with data and financial information.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, record and take minutes of EHCP meetings for leaders and teachers.
• Provide administrative and financial support to the school.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the school office.
• Support the Office team.
• Work with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community.
• Meet the safeguarding responsibilities set out in the job description.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data accuracy

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

This permanent admin post sits in the office and senior leadership team at Piper Hill High School, a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 with significant learning difficulties. The work centres on arranging and minuting Education, Health and Care Plan meetings, alongside general clerical and financial administration for the school office. Hours run 35 a week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus five INSET days. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Arrange, record and take minutes of EHCP meetings for leaders and teachers
• Provide administrative and financial support to the school
• Support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks
• Contribute to the efficient running of the school office
• Support the Office team
• Work with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community
• Meet the safeguarding responsibilities set out in the job description

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work

Skills & knowledge

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload
• Confidence using ICT, including Word, Excel and databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive relationships
• Accuracy and attention to detail with data and financial information
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references
• Full education and employment history on the application

Other

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and pupil wellbeing
• Willingness to undertake first aid training

What’s offered

• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan with annual cash back allowance
• Pension contribution over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service for non-teachers
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Cyclescheme savings of up to 39% on a bike and accessories
• Employee assistance programme with free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit union with regular savings and affordable loans
• Flexible working options where possible