H2.1 (scale point 3) £24 796 FTE,  Actual £14,569.75

Part-time (term-time only), Monday to Friday

Hrs: 26h p/w (Monday 8:30am to 3:30pm, Tuesday - Thursday 8:30am to 1pm, Friday 8:30am to 4pm; Monday and Friday include 1hr unpaid lunch break)

Applications are invited for the post of Administrative Assistant at Grove Road Primary School.  We are looking for someone with the experience of working in a school environment and the flexibility and empathy to meet the needs of children and their families. Training will be provided as required.

We are looking for someone who:

 - Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively

·         - Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         - Is confident using IT systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom experience beneficial) and has previous experience using Microsoft Office and Google Apps

·         - Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

·         - Is able to be flexible in the face of unexpected changes

·         - Is approachable, professional, and committed to supporting the school community

·         - Understands and upholds safeguarding responsibilities

 Key roles and responsibilities include:

 ·         Provide a warm, professional reception for parents, pupils, and visitors

·         Assist the School Administrator with day‑to‑day administrative tasks, including correspondence, phone calls, and emails

·         Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

·         Administration of school lunch numbers and liaison with Kitchen Team

·         Supplies ordering

·         Organisation and co-ordination of school photographs

·         Website and social media administration

·         Any other office duties and cover as required

Grove Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications; identity (including online check) and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two references.

If you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Further information can also be found on our school website. Please contact Mandy Lyons for further details and to arrange a visit.