Clerical Assistant NEW High Lane Primary Posted today Stockport £13,885 Term Time Part Time Exp[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Clerical Assistant to join their welcoming team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations within the school office, acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, time management abilities, and a professional attitude. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community while developing your administrative skills. Join a team that values diversity and prioritizes the welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and communication skills are essential.
• Previous office experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support in a busy school office.
• Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and support the team.

Skills

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Communication Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Computing Skills

Office/Administrative Experience

Management Systems Experience

Education

GCSE in Literacy

GCSE in Numeracy

Tools

SIMS Management System

DfE Websites

ParentMail

ParentPay

Job description

High Lane Primary School

Andrew Lane

Off Buxton Road

High Lane

Stockport

SK6 8JQ

01663 762378

[e-mail]

Clerical Assistant

Salary: Scale 2 Point 3 £24,027 (£13,885 pro rata)

Contract: Part time, Permanent, Term Time

Hours: 25 hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) Flexibility on hours may be considered

Starting date: Monday 9^th June 2025

High Lane Primary School is a small, welcoming primary school.

The Headteacher, Governors and children of this successful and happy school are looking to appoint an outstanding and motivated person to work in our busy and friendly reception/school office area. As this is the main point of contact for parents and visitors, we are looking for someone who is personable and a good communicator who can work under pressure to tight deadlines and as part of a team to provide a high level of administrative support to the school. This person must have a highly professional attitude, with the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately and be able to work well alongside staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent time management
• Will be highly self-motivated and able to show initiative.
• Be able to work well under pressure
• Has excellent communication skill
• Has good standards of literacy, numeracy and computing (GCSE levels)
• Has previous office/administrative experience (ideally in a school setting but not essential)
• Experience in management systems such as SIMS
• An understanding/ability to learn school online systems such as DfE websites, ParentMail, ParentPay.

We can offer you an exciting career opportunity, working within a vibrant school community with very good relationships with parents, and an extremely supportive Governing Body.

Closing Date: Monday 19^th May 2025

Shortlisting: Tuesday 20^th May 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 21^st May 2025/Thursday 22^nd May 2025

When completing your application, please ensure you refer to the person specification, particularly when submitting your supporting evidence.

Completed applications should be submitted to the Headteacher, Mrs Alison Humphries, at the above address or by email.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

Stockport Council Valuing diversity.

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