General Office Assistant

The Role

35.0 Hours per Week

Fixed Term End Date: 31/12/2019

An experienced and knowledgeable General Office Assistant is required to support the work of the existing Admin Team. This is a full-time post with a fixed term contract initially from 9.30am-5.30pm for 35 hours per week, term-time only plus 2 weeks during the summer, at the discretion of the Office Manager.

Key Requirements

To organise all school events and bookings, co-ordinating with staff and external organisations, as well as providing general administrative support. 
* GCSE Level educated. 
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. 
* Organisation and planning, methodical, attention to detail, interpersonal skills. 
* Working knowledge of SIMs desirable.

Additional Information & How to Apply

This position is for 35 hours each week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm. The appointment is for term time only plus 2 weeks of work in the summer holidays (at the Office Manager's discretion). Initially this appointment is on a temporary basis with a view to awarding a permanent position following appointment for the appropriate person. 
The salary for the role is within the range £12,480.30 - £14,817.60 
The successful applicant will also be eligible for fee remission on school fees for their children at any School within the Coventry Schools’ Foundation of 35%. Employees may choose from a Stakeholder Pension Scheme or a Group Personal Pension Scheme. 
Referees will be contacted without further notification, unless you indicate to the contrary. 

King Henry VIII School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is therefore subject to both a Medical Check and appropriate Child Protection Screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, s/he must report any concerns to the school’s child protection officer (Dr Michele Cuthbert, Deputy Head).

Candidates must complete and return the Application Form by 12 noon on Wednesday 26th June 2019. Your 
application should be accompanied by a covering letter that indicates your suitability for this post and for the school. Applications to be addressed to: 
Mr. J. Slack, Headmaster 
King Henry VIII School 
Warwick Road 
Coventry 
CV3 6AQ