Assistant Administrator

St Thomas CofE Primary Academy; Boston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas' C of E Primary Academy is seeking a capable School Office Administrator to join our busy office. You will be a team player, organised and reliable, responsible for day-to-day running of the general office and communicating with children and adults.

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:30–16:30 and Friday 08:30–16:00, on a fixed term maternity cover (up to 12 months). The salary is Pay Scale G3 6 to G3 9, term time plus 5 training days.

Qualifications

• Team player with initiative and good interpersonal skills.
• Be able to communicate with children and adults alike.
• Experience organising day-to-day general office tasks.
• Reliable, efficient, flexible and able to prioritise to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organise the day-to-day running of the general office.
• Communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Work as part of a team and be willing to learn.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Role

St Thomas C of E Primary Academy is a thriving and successful school within the Infinity Academies Trust, with a community of curious, kind and motivated children who are a pleasure to teach.

We are an outstanding school with high expectations and a clear commitment to ensuring every child achieves their potential, academically, socially and emotionally, regardless of starting point. Our pupils learn and play together in a supportive and inclusive environment, showing respect for one another and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. The school is well resourced and purposeful, with a positive atmosphere that reflects strong relationships and the enjoyment our children take in school life.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 08:30am- 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Contract Type: Fixed term maternity cover (up to 12 months, but could end earlier if the substantive post holder returns earlier)

Pay Scale G3 6 to G 3 9

Term time plus 5 training days

The successful candidates will:

be a team player with initiative, great interpersonal skills and be committed to bringing the school and trust visions to life.

have a cheerful, warm, and welcoming personality with the ability to communicate with children and adults alike.

be able to organise the day to day running of the general office

be reliable, efficient, flexible, organised, and able to prioritise to meet deadlines

be able to work as work as part of a team and be willing to learn.

Candidates should have:

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or an equivalent qualification.

Good ICT skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes.

Experience of working in an office environment

Previous experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential as training and support will be provided.

For further information please contact Kelly Barden HR Officer 01205345102

St Thomas' C of E Primary Academy has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, evidence of proof of right to work in the UK as well as other routine recruitment checks