Office Administrative Assistant

Teach Midlands; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wellingborough seeks a committed individual for a full-time, term time position. The role focuses on general office duties and fostering positive relationships within the school community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and adaptability, ensuring a welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff. Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Word and Excel are essential. Applications should be submitted promptly, as the position may close early if suitable candidates are found.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive school community

Engaged parents and staff

Qualifications

• Experience of working within an office environment.
• Able to maintain a warm and welcoming office.
• Willing to undertake training as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general office duties effectively.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, staff, and children.
• Maintain an organized and friendly office space.

Skills

General office duties

Relationship building

Professionalism and confidentiality

Flexibility and adaptability

Organizational skills

Word and Excel proficiency

Tools

School computerised systems (SIMS)

Job description

From 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday (25 hours per week) – term time only

Commencing as soon as possible

Rate of pay = £12.85 per hour

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to carry out a range of general office duties effectively and efficiently and experience of working within an office environment
• Able to develop a warm and positive relationship with the people you will deal with in the school – including parents/carers, visitors, children and the rest of the staff, face to face and on the telephone.
• Able to maintain a warm, welcoming, attractive, well organised and friendly office.
• Sensitive to the different needs of children, their parents/carers, volunteers and others in the school.
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards racial and cultural issues.
• Highly aware of the need to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
• Able to be very flexible and respond to changing circumstances at short notice with good humour and can stay calm when under pressure
• Able to ‘think on your feet’ and use your initiative as well as taking direction from senior staff
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively, whilst being able to complete your duties in the time available and meet deadlines
• Able to use Word and Excel confidently
• Prepared to train to use the school based computerised systems such as SIMS.
• Willing to undertake school based and off-site training

Job details

Salary: Hourly rate £12.85

Hours: 25 hours / week (9.00am – 3.00pm)

Contract type: Full time, permanent (term time only, salary paid across 12 months)

Reporting to: School Business Manager and Headteacher

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a school that is focused on personal and professional growth and development
• Hard working and very well-behaved children
• Collaborative and supportive school community, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• Supportive, motivated and interested staff, governors and parents

The success of our school is due in no small part to the dedication and professionalism of the staff here at The Avenue Infant School. We are proud of the commitment shown by all our staff both in the classroom and in supporting roles and are excited to welcome a new member to our team! If you feel this role is for you, please reach out and apply! We look forward to reading your application form.

We strongly encourage visits to our school in order to understand the role and learn more about our wonderful school. Please contact Mrs Allison Munns on 01933 276366 or [e-mail] to arrange a mutually convenient time. We also encourage potential candidates to take a look at our website www.theavenueinfantschool.co.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified.

Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 12.00pm

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

Legal Statements:

The Avenue Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates need to be aware that all relevant checks will be undertaken to establish eligibility and suitability. By applying for the post, candidates accept these checks will be made, this will include online checks. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

It is the School’s policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose convictions or cautions (excluding youth cautions, reprimands or warnings) that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Ministry of Justice.

In addition, the job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.

Location The Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 4ET, UK