Administration Support Assistant - Westminster, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Westminster, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summary

Looking to take your first step in education? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Academy St John's Wood as Administrative Assistant.

Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative and financial support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support role within an educational environment.

About Us

In September 2017, we joined the Harris Federation, which runs 54 successful primary and secondary schools in and around London.

Every Harris academy inspected by Ofsted is rated 'good' or 'outstanding', with the majority rated 'outstanding'.

The core values and vision for the academy will be centred on
_dedication, determination_
and
_destiny__._ When students are dedicated to their studies and determined to succeed, all will achieve their destiny.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

Representing the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
Undertaking reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
Completing first day of absence calling for all students who are absent, recording reasons on Bromcom, recording calls in attendance events, checking directly with AWO if there are any concerns
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties
Assist in arrangements for school trips and events
Providing general clerical/admin support
Maintaining manual and computerised records
Producing lists, information and data as required
Typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
Sorting and distributing mail
Ensuring reprographics requests are fulfilled on time
Operating relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
Maintaining stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
Assisting in ordering uniform
Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
Undertaking general financial administration e.g. processing orders

Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:

NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
Good numeracy/literacy skills
Minimum of two years' school office experience
Experience of general clerical/administrative/financial work
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

Equal Opportunities

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.

We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Job Reference:
HF05336-HASJW