PA / Secretarial / Administration Officer

Dorset Council; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking to appoint a PA/Secretarial/Administration Officer to support daily office operations and assist students and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess excellent public-facing skills and experience with Microsoft Office. This role requires flexibility to meet staff needs and a positive attitude towards assisting others. The position is temporary to cover maternity leave and involves various administrative tasks in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to work with experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and full computer literacy.
• Good understanding of social media and online communication.

Responsibilities

• Support our busy office with day-to-day duties.
• Assist pupils, parents and visitors in a positive, effective manner.
• Handle basic cash and undertake routine administrative tasks.
• Prioritise tasks and remain flexible to meet the needs of the staff team.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Public-facing skills

Full computer literacy

Understanding of social media

Job description

Position Overview

The Heath Academy Trust and St Ives Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a PA/Secretarial/Administration Officer to start as soon as possible. This position is to cover maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• Support our busy office with day-to-day duties.
• Be kind, patient and possess excellent public-facing skills, assisting pupils, parents and visitors in a positive, effective manner.
• Handle basic cash and undertake routine administrative tasks.
• Prioritise tasks and remain flexible to meet the needs of the staff team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and full computer literacy.
• Good understanding of social media and online communication.

Benefits

• The chance to work in a small, friendly primary school set in a beautiful location.
• The opportunity to work with committed experienced colleagues.

How to Apply

Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in this recruitment pack. More information about the school can be found on our website: www.stivesprimary.com. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office via email [e-mail] to arrange your visit or discuss the post further.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted or considered. References will be sought prior to the interview. Please ensure referees can provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time. Provide email and telephone contact details for all referees.

Safeguarding and Safe Recruitment

The Heath Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. As part of the safer recruitment check, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. The search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

About Us

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is an extremely happy school, providing a caring environment in which each individual is truly valued. A dedicated, well-qualified teaching staff provides an excellent education, whilst a wealth of extra curricular opportunities helps children to develop their talents to the full. At St Ives, high expectations underpin all that is undertaken. Forward looking in our approach, we are committed to preparing young people for an ever-changing world.

We want our children to feel cared for and valued and, in turn, to care for and value others. We want all the children here to feel really good about themselves because we know that happy, confident children will both do the best they can, and be the best they can.

The beautiful location and excellent facilities play their part too, but it is the quality of relationships throughout the school that creates such a welcoming environment, for children and parents alike.

Our school motto: Inspiring bright futures and minds.

Respect, Teamwork, Manners, Resilience, Happiness, Unique, Independence, Aspiration