Person Specification
· Experience of working in a school environment and previous office experience is essential.
· Ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload and to work with good humour and resilience under pressure
· Excellent communication skills with the wider school community and work colleagues, including accurate spelling and grammar skills for work-based documents.
· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
· Some familiarity with school database and reporting systems and IT literate
· Some understanding and preferably recent safeguarding training with particular reference to primary aged pupils
· A secure understanding of the need for confidentiality and knowledge of the importance of communicating sensitive and important information to the right staff colleague
· A desire to improve and respond positively to constructive feedback
We can offer successful applicants:
● Professional, dedicated and supportive business and office management team
● Opportunities to undertake training and development within the scope of the role
● A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are treated with respect.
● A friendly office team and opportunities for professional development.
Applications are through MyNewTerm only and all applications must have a full previous working history.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 30th June 2024
Interview dates: WC 8th July 2024
Start date: 1st September 2024
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 30th June.
Jenna Faulkner
01462 812047
jfaulkner@derwentschool.co.uk