Administrative Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Leadership development

Friendly environment

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Garswood Primary School in St Helens Borough Council seeks an administrative assistant to be the first point of contact for families and staff, manage communications, diaries, events and a wide range of information.

The post is term-time only, 10 hours a week on a Tuesday afternoon and Friday, with extra hours at busy points in the year. Experience with Bromcom MIS is valued; an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Front-facing role requires excellent communication with families and staff.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to manage information and diaries.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for families and staff.
• Manage communications, diaries and school events.
• Handle a wide range of information and tasks to completion.
• Identify time-saving improvements to support office efficiency.
• Prioritise competing demands and support smooth office operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Calm and professional manner

Works well as part of a team

Builds strong relationships with Pupis

Tools

Bromcom MIS

FIS MIS

Job description

This administrative assistant post sits in the school office at Garswood Primary School, within St Helens Borough Council's schools service. The role centres on being the first point of contact for families and staff, plus managing communications, diaries, events and varied information. It is term time only, 10 hours a week across a Tuesday afternoon and Friday, with extra hours at certain points in the year. Experience with school management systems such as Bromcom is valued, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Front-facing role, engaging with families and staff
• Managing communications
• Organising diaries and events
• Handling a wide range of information
• Following tasks through to completion
• Finding time-saving strategies to support continual improvement
• Prioritising work across competing demands on time and attention
• Proactively facilitating the smooth running of the school office

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Calm and professional manner
• Works well as part of a team
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Proactive approach to the smooth running of the office
• Commitment to high standards and the best outcomes for all
• Embraces creativity and innovation
• Embodies the school's values of kindness, ambition and respect

Nice to have

• Experience working in a similar field
• Experience with MIS such as Bromcom or FIS systems
• Enthusiasm to work additional hours at busy times of year

What’s offered

• Opportunities for continuous professional growth
• Opportunities for leadership development
• Collaborative and friendly working environment
• Emphasis on staff wellbeing