Clerical Assistant - St Laurence's CE Primary School

Are you the right person for this key role within our school and local community?

The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a well organised, resourceful and highly effective Clerical Assistant to join our small and friendly office team.

St Laurence’s is a vibrant, warm and welcoming school, where pupils thrive in a positive and caring environment. The academy was recently inspected in March 2019, and judged as continuing to be ‘good’. ‘You and your staff are committed to giving your pupils the best start in life’. ‘Morale in the school is high.’ ‘Your pupils are polite, courteous and live up to the school’s Christian mission statement’.

We are also proud to be an ICON School (International Cross of Nails) in recognition of our work and our commitment to peace and reconciliation within our school and wider community.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work with Senior Leaders and the wider Multi-Academy Trust to transform educational experiences for our pupils and local community.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly motivated, flexible, with a “can do” approach to their work;
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies or disruptions;
• An experienced administrator and supportive team member;
• Able to communicate and enjoy working with children in a sensitive and caring manner within a multicultural setting;
• Qualified to a relevant NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.

We can offer you:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A strongly committed and supportive staff, keen to welcome you to our school.
• A pleasant and friendly working environment

Prospective candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior appointment, to see the passion and ethos for themselves. For further information about our school please visit www.stlaurences.covmat.org 

Application forms and further details are available by downloading below or by visiting
www.covmat.org/vacancies or www.stlaurences.covmat.org  

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@stlaurences.covmat.org. (CV’s will not be acceptable)

Working Hours

22.5 hours per week, 8.30-1.00pm Monday to Friday
Term Time Only plus one week

Relevant Dates

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 6th October 2019
Interview date: Week Commencing 14th October 2019
Start date: ASAP

Key Requirements

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.