Administration Assistant

School Name: Ernesettle Community School

School Address:   Biggin Hill, Ernesettle, Plymouth, PL5 2RB

Category:  Administration Assistant

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary/Grade: £13,166 - £14,122 per annum

Application Deadline: Sunday 25th March 2018 23.59pm

Job Start Date: As soon as possible

Description

Administrative Assistant

Hours of work: 37 hours per week (between the times 8.00am – 4.30pm) for 39 weeks per year. Salary: £13,166 - £14,122 per annum plus access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Closing Date: Sunday 25^th March 2018 23.59pm

Interview Date: Thursday 29^th March 2018

Start date: As soon as possible after interview date

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our busy Administration team. As our main contact on the Reception Desk you will be the face of Ernesettle Community School; taking calls, dealing with visitors face-to-face, updating ParentPay and providing high level administrative support as part of the wider Administration team.

The ideal applicants will be enthusiastic, hardworking, a multi-tasker and extremely well organised. We are looking for candidates who have professional and excellent communication skills (oral and written), a clear telephone manner, proven computer skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children, have positive relationships with Parents/Carers, be a good team member and hold GCSE Grade A* - C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. As a high performing and aspirant school, we are able to provide you with excellent opportunities to develop further.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding communicator
• have experience or a good working knowledge of working within a primary school
• have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners
• be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the trust's future success
• be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team
• be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.

Visits to the school by prospective candidates are most welcome; please contact the school office on (01752) 201177 or ecs@ecs.plymouth.sch.uk to confirm a suitable date/time for your tour.

To apply and for further details please go to: https://www.ecs.plymouth.sch.uk/staffvacancies/

The Inspire Multi Academy Trust & Ernesettle Community School are committed to safeguarding children in its care; an enhanced DBS check and Disclosure by Association will be required for all vacancies.