TV22919 - Administrative assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Level 2    SCP 12-17

Grade: G3 £17,173 - £18,672 pro-rata

Whitehall Nursery & Infant School

32.5 - hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4.00pm) – term time only.

We are seeking to appoint an efficient and customer focused Administrative Assistant to join our team.  You will be responsible for reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors and entry system security.  You will assist in arrangements for school trips & events, which will include providing administrative support to teaching staff and others.  Under the direction of the School Business Manager you will support in the marketing and promoting the school. The flexibility to work additional hours would be an advantage.                              

You will need to be able to contribute to the changing work of our team.  A can-do problem solving approach, developing new solutions to new problems, combined with attention to detail is essential for this post.  Previous experience of working in an office environment is essential, along with an understanding of school roles and responsibilities.  The successful candidate will have strong communication and front of house skills coupled with good literacy and numeracy skills; able to work under their own direction; have excellent time management skills and thrive on challenge.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment the school can offer an excellent salary; high quality ICT provision; a strong commitment to your continuing professional development; a superb working environment; a positive professional team to work with.

Forms can be obtained from the School Office at Whitehall Nursery & Infant School, West Bromwich Road, Walsall, WS1 3HS.   Telephone 01922 721991.

Closing Date:  19th September 2019

Interviews Held: Wednesday 25th September 2019                                                

The successful applicant will be required to apply for a criminal disclosure check through the Criminal Records Bureau at an enhanced level. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.