Office Administration Assistant

Grade 2 SCP 3- 4 (£18,562 to £18,933) 35 hours per week (8:30am-3:30pm. Five days a week (Mon-Fri)) term time only plus 5 days (pro rata salary £15,353.28 to £15,660.15)

Part Time Fixed Term Contract, then maternity cover contract

Start date: 11.10.21 (or sooner if available)

Finish date: February 2023 (or when the maternity cover ends)

We are looking for an excellent administrator to join our busy, friendly office team at Somers Park Primary School, working across both sites of our school.

The role includes general office tasks: answering telephones, dealing with queries, processing payments from parents, dealing with wraparound bookings and supporting teachers’ administration including photocopying.

The successful candidate will have experience in working with the public, handling cash and payments, be able to stay calm under pressure and have excellent interpersonal skills.
Computer skills are necessary and enthusiasm to learn new software skills essential.

Our school:
has pupils who are enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a love of learning, and who thrive in a creative and challenging atmosphere
has a team of staff that is recognised for its enthusiastic, friendly and rigorous approach to providing an excellent and rounded education.
has strong and supportive middle and senior leaders
is committed to supporting continuous professional development
has parents and carers who are supportive and ambitious for their children
has spacious premises and lovely grounds providing an excellent learning environment

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact our recruitment coordinator, Claire Evans, in the school office on 01684 572949 or via email cevans@metacademies.org.uk to arrange a convenient date and time and to request an application pack.

Mercian Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safety of its students and therefore this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd September 2021, 9am.
Interviews: Tuesday 28th September 2021