Title of Post:                           School Business Assistant (initially fixed term – 1 year)

Responsible to:                      School Business Manager and Headteacher 

Hours:                                        18 hours per week – 39 weeks per year

Working Pattern:                 Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00pm, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 – 4:00 

We are looking for someone who will:

·  Be an excellent representative and first point of contact for our school.

·  Be effectively undertake a range of office administration and reception duties.

·  Work alongside, support and be responsible to the School Business Manager.

·  Have great communication skills and demonstrates a friendly and helpful manner.

·  Have proven organisational skills, ICT experience and is efficient in time-management.

· Take PRIDE in their work, with a desire to solve problems and support the school community.

·  Possess a strong team ethos, is willing to listen but also to share ideas in order to improve systems.

·  Show a willingness to train and engage in continuous professional development.

Our school and its community offer you:

·         A work environment that is supportive and to be part of a team who work very hard yet have fun – everyone will support you in your role.

·         A personalised professional development programme.

·         A workplace where your developing skills will improve outcomes for children.

·         Opportunities to be fully involved in the life of our school and a chance to develop your skills further.

·         Children’s safety and well-being is of the highest priority in our school; all candidates must be able to show an awareness of the vital role in safeguarding children that their role carries and absolutely understand the importance of confidentiality in their work.

About Embark Federation

Embark Federation is a family of 25 Derbyshire schools who believe that by working together as a team, we can create schools that “stand out” at the heart of their communities.

Riddings Junior School was judged Good in our most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024). We are proud of what has been achieved so far and are now looking for an inspiring leader to take us further on our journey to excellence.

Visits and Applications

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Sarah Roberts to arrange your visit. 01773 528492 sroberts@riddings-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk

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