Administration Assistant - Liverpool, United Kingdom - School Improvement Liverpool

Description

Administration Assistant

Job Title:
Administration Assistant

Employer: Ernest Cookson School

Job Type: Finance & Administration

Job Phase: Special Educational Needs



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Grade: NJC Grade 2 – Scale Point - 5

Actual Salary: £23,646 - £24'440 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full time

Location: Liverpool

Start Date: Start immediately

Closing Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024

About the School

The Board of Governors of Ernest Cookson School are looking to recruit an administration assistant for the main reception to assist in the provision of clerical and administrative duties as part of a successful, friendly and hardworking team.

About the Role
The School Administrator is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, students and staff. As the 'face' of the school the School. Administrator should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly.

To be the first point of contact for visitors to the school, extending a warm welcome to all stakeholders– including parents, visitors, contractors and staff.

In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organized, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a 'can do' approach to work.

Ernest Cookson school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our school has an equal opportunities policy.

For selection and recruitment in accordance with its safeguarding policy, the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check along with a check against the DBS children's barred list.

All posts are subject to statutory pre-employment checks and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

Please see the document "Guidance for Completing an Application Form" for further information.
Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be friendly, hardworking, enthusiastic and committed to providing effective administration and support in a busy environment.

It would be advantageous for the candidate to have experience of using schools systems and working in a school environment, but full training will be provided.

The candidate must have strong communication and IT skills. How to Apply

The following application documents are downloadable from the advert page on the School Improvement Liverpool website and school website: Job description / Person Specification / Application form / Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Applications are by Liverpool Local Authority Standardised Application form and will be managed electronically. Applicants should not submit CVs in lieu of the application form as these will not be considered.

The application form must be fully completed and legible and must be accompanied by the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form – both downloadable as above.

The supporting statement should be no more than 2 A4 pages (font size 11 minimum) and should be clear, concise and related to the post and setting applied for, paying attention to the Person Specification.

Completed application forms and monitoring forms should be emailed to Helen Stewart, School Business Manager, on

Closing Date: Monday 29th April 2024

Short Listing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024

Interview Date: Friday 3rd May 2024 Recruitment Documents
Job Description:
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Person Specification:
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Application Form:
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Equal Opportunities Monitoring:
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Ernest Cookson School
Bankfield Road, Liverpool
L13 0BQ

Contact Name:
Helen Stewart

Contact Telephone:

Contact e-mail:

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