Clerical Assistant Level 1 (Grade 1, SCP 1) - Sir John Offley CE (VC) Primary School

Post:  Clerical Assistant Level 1 (Grade 1, SCP 1)

Contract: Fixed term until July 2021, Term-time only (plus 5 inset days)

Working Hours: 16.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 12.15pm to 3.30pm)

Required: As soon as possible

Starting Salary:  Actual Salary £6,953 per annum (FTE £17,364)

Closing Date: 12noon on Monday 12^th October 2020

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school, which was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ‘Outstanding’ by the Diocese.

We are a happy and welcoming school looking to appoint an experienced, efficient and organised Clerical Assistant with excellent inter-personal skills, a sense of humour and a ‘can do’ attitude. The ideal candidate should be motivated and conscientious with the ability to work under pressure within our busy office.  Experience of a school based office role would be ideal, but not essential.

Our team are committed to improvement and we believe in high standards, team work and seeking the very best for every child in our care.

We are looking to appoint an individual who has experience of:

• undertaking reception duties with strong communication skills
• liaising with parents, visitors, external agencies and members of the school's learning community
• undertaking routine administrative and clerical procedures
• accurately maintaining manual & computerised records/management information systems
• operating office equipment with good ICT skills/knowledge
• working constructively as part of a team

In return we can offer you:

• excellent leadership support from SLT
• opportunities for professional development
• a school committed to continually improving
• supportive colleagues
• a committed Governing Body

Due to the current situation we are unable to offer visits to the school, however please call the school office on 01782 750301 if you would like to find out more about the post.  A job profile and person specification is attached below.  Application forms should be returned to Miss S Ward, Headteacher at office@sirjohnoffley.staffs.sch.uk or to the school address below.  Please include a covering letter supporting your application, detailing your strengths and experience as applicable to the position.

Only candidates who are short-listed for interview will be contacted (by telephone or e-mail).

School Address:  Sir John Offley CE (VC) Primary School, Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, Cheshire CW3 9PJ

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.  A copy of the Safeguarding policy and/or Safer Recruitment policy is available on the school website.