Administrative Assistant - Haringey, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Haringey, United Kingdom

2 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 Primary Academy Philip Lane 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

Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is an Outstanding primary academy and we have high expectations and aspirations for your children.

All our staff aim to give every child an exceptional education providing support, care, enrichment and challenge as they come through our doors.

We give them opportunities to enjoy their learning and prepare them for future academic success as well as happy lives.

We have a unique creative curriculum, a clear vision, high expectations, strong moral values and a love of learning.

Main Areas of Responsibility

In your role, you will:

Represent the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
Undertake reception duties
Complete 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, events etc.
Provide general clerical/admin support
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
Produce lists/information/data as required
Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
Sort and distribute mail
Ensure reprographics requests are fulfilled on time
Maintain and collate pupil reports
Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
Assist in ordering uniform
Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
Undertake general financial administration

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
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 including access to a virtual GP, 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:
HF03949-HPAPL