Administrative Assistant 30 hours per week

About the role

We are looking to appoint a professional, approachable and welcoming skilled Administrative Assistant, who will also be required to administer first aid (full training will be given):

The successful candidate will ensure the provision of effective administration and clerical support within the school. As part of a small team of reception /administrative staff, you will work in a dynamic environment providing excellent customer service for staff, pupils, parents and visitors. You will work 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day, ideally 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There would be some flexibility around working hours and additional hours may be available. The salary quoted is for working 30 hours per week, 39 working weeks per annum, term-time only. We reservice the right to interview and recruit ahead of the closing date.

The school reception office is our communications hub and is the key position as first point of contact for callers and visitors to the school, therefore the post holder will be part of the team presenting a friendly, professional, effective and efficient corporate image at all times and be able to deal skilfully, calmly and assertively with any situation. 

You need to have excellent communication skills, be well organised and stay calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be competent in the use of IT and training will be provided on school systems.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.