Administrative Assistant - Malmesbury, United Kingdom - Malmesbury C of E Primary School

Description

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Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a large vibrant school, which converted to become a Single Academy Trust in 2013.

We have a friendly and dynamic team of staff who are dedicated to making learning challenging, exciting, infectious and fun.

We are seeking a colleague who shares our aspiration of 'Growing together in wisdom and love; discovering life in all its fullness'; who supports our school values of respect, kindness, courage, creativity and independence and is sympathetic to our Christian foundation.

This is a permanent contract for 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year.

We would consider employing two people provided a pattern can be agreed to cover full time hours, which are 08:15-16:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:15-16:15 on a Friday (with a 30 minute break each day).

Ideally the successful applicants will possess breadth and depth of experience in a school setting and sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience of using SIMS or similar databases would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given.

Furthermore the post holder will need to be well organised, methodical, with accurate attention to detail and a good sense of humour.

• Be able to communicate effectively with parents and staff in all roles.
• Be able to relate empathetically with children.
• Be able to multitask calmly and cheerfully in a fastpaced environment.
• Relish the opportunity in this role to support our school to provide outstanding educational opportunities for all children
• Share our vision of 'Growing together in wisdom and love; discovering life in all its fullness'
• Be committed to working as an active team player.
• Support our values of respect, kindness, courage, creativity and love and is sympathetic to our Christian foundation.
• Have excellent administration and organisational skills, be unflappable in a crisis and maintain appropriate confidentiality of all information
• Possess finely honed communication and interpersonal skills and know how to use them to effectively reach different audiences.

Additional information

The closing date will be midnight on Sunday 26th November 2023 and interviews will be held on Friday 1st December 2023.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£11.98-£12.38 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 26/11/2023

Expected start date: 08/01/2024