Clerical Assistant

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a clerical support role at their Cleethorpes location. This position requires interaction with pupils, parents, and visitors while managing administrative tasks such as data entry and communication. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Applicants can find further details and apply through the Trust's opportunities webpage. A thorough enhanced criminal record check is mandatory for the selected candidate.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage clerical tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with parents and staff.
• Detail-oriented for tasks like data input and filing.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact at the school.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Assist in the arrangement of school activities.

Job description

Core Purpose

The successful candidate will provide clerical support to the school.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To be the first point of contact at the school by welcoming pupils, parents and visitors; answering the telephone, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and other deliveries.
• To carry out data input - word processing/spreadsheets.
• To carry out filing, photocopying, absence reporting.
• To liaise with suppliers of school meals, milk, uniform and stationery, ensuring the school’s requirements are in place.
• To assist with the arrangement of routines in school activities such as medical/dental examinations, school photographs, induction evenings etc.
• To assist with the general administration of school trips and assist with collecting money from students.
• Day to day contact with parents/ carers, staff and external bodies on routine matters.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.

Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail].

To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.