Prep Office Assistant

Bancroft's School; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Bancroft's School in Chigwell, United Kingdom, seeks an administrative support role for the Prep Office. You will assist with pupil welfare, general office duties, and report to the Prep Office Manager.

You will administer first aid to pupils aged 7-11 and may cover early mornings, after-school supervision, Parents' Evenings and Open Mornings as required. The role is term-time with some holiday flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or office administration preferred.
• Ability to provide pupil welfare support and basic first aid.
• Willingness to cover events and occasional early mornings/after-school duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of the Prep Office.
• Assist with pupil welfare and general office duties.
• Administer first aid to pupils aged 7-11.
• Occasional cover for early mornings, Parents' Evenings and Open Mornings.

Skills

Administrative support

First aid

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Office software

Job description

This is an exciting administrative opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive environment. Working as part of a team, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school, including pupil welfare, and general office duties reporting to the Prep Office Manager.

The role also includes responsibility for administering first aid to the pupils, aged 7-11 years.

Working Hours

The post is Term-time, including Inset days (34 weeks) plus 10 days to be worked during the school holidays. The working hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm with half an hour's unpaid lunch.

The role will be office based. Some flexibility to occasionally work to cover early morning/after school supervision, Parents' Evenings and Open Mornings would be beneficial.

Remuneration

The salary range for the role will be £23,570-£24,570 per annum (actual salary).

We offer a generous benefits package (details are listed in the attached job pack) and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft's School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft's is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Bancroft's School is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff, contractors, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE, Bancroft's will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the process of assessing suitability.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft's is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.