St Margaret's, part of Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust, have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive person to join the office team as an Administration Assistant on a part-time, fixed term contract basis. The post holder will be required to work 24 hours per week,  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday term time /38 weeks plus 24 hours (includes working INSET days) to be worked as agreed with the line manager.  / Paid at grade  5 pt 7

This is a key position in the school, being the face of the school and first point of contact for parents, visitors and the school community. The post holder will undertake a full range of administrative duties with regard to student attendance and general school office support. As Administration Assistant you can expect to support the Office team in offering excellent customer service to the school; ensuring the administration of the school runs efficiently and effectively. You will be expected to build strong positive professional relationships with our families and stakeholders, answering telephone calls and deal with general enquiries, forwarding more complex enquiries where appropriate.

 This role is a rewarding one with the successful candidate having the opportunity to develop the relevant skills and knowledge to advance their administration career. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge and for someone to contribute towards making a difference in children’s lives.

 The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills

• Have experience of providing excellent customer service

• Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload

• Be friendly and approachable

• Be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems and software independently

• Have a can do attitude

• Be flexible with the ability to adapt in a busy working environment

• Have a caring nature, be trustworthy and honest with a good sense of humour

• Be a team player

Our inclusive school family provides everyone with firm roots and foundations which enable them to aim high, use their gifts and fly. Every child and adult is special to God and uniquely made in his image – we strive to ensure that all members of our school’s body understand their worth and value. All members of our school’s body seek to nurture the following Christian values (roots): 

Roots (our Christian values):

• ‘Encourage one another and build each other up.’ (Thessalonians 5:11) – friendship
• ‘Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive others.’ (Colossians 3:13) - forgiveness
• ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you.’ (Matthew 7:12) – respect
• ‘Tell the truth to each other.’ (Zechariah 8:16) – truthfulness
• ‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me.’ (Philippians 4:13) – perseverance
• ‘Always be thankful.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16) – thankfulness
• ‘For the body itself is not made up of only one part but of many parts.’ (1 Corinthians 12: 14) – citizenship (koinonia)

These roots give our children the ‘Wings to fly’. This means:

• The ability to live in and value a diverse society.
• Realising that there are no limits to your potential.
• Having the confidence to make informed choices and to think for yourself.
• Being aware of your own gifts and using them wisely.
• Playing a part in making the world a better place.
• Recognising and celebrating the good in everybody and everything.

“They will soar high on wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40: 31)

This post is for 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (38 weeks term time + 24 hours worked as agreed with your line Manager.  1 year fixed contract initially.   The working days will be Mondays, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.  Actual working times to be agreed. 

** Please note this advert may close early, so early applications are advised**

Added benefits; 

• Staff  Wellbeing support 
• Term time working
• Excellent pension contribution from employer
  

Visits from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and can be arranged via email to stmargarets@ipat.uk or calling 01455 212393  if you would like to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Statement 

Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  The Trust follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview.