School Administrator

Job number:069

Job Summary:

Base: Penkridge Middle School

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Term Time (39.2 working weeks)

Salary: Payable on Grade 3 SCP 3 pro rata (£9.62 per hour)

Closing date for applications : Friday 30 July 2021

Interview: W/C 2 August 2021

Start date: September 2021

The Role:

Penkridge Middle school seek to appoint a School Administrator, the successful candidate will be the first point of contact, deal with all incoming parental queries and provide support for the leadership team. You will be an integral part of the administrative team. This role is fast paced and multifaceted, so the ideal candidate must be innovative, forward thinking, possess the ability to work well under pressure and a have a keen eye for detail.

Duties

• Represent the school in a professional manner
• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors
• Handle incoming telephone enquires
• Record attendance data for staff and pupils
• Experienced using SIMS and ParentPay would be advantageous
• Be able to relate to parents, teachers, and students
• It is essential for the successful candidate to be First Aid trained, or be prepared to undergo training.

Experience of working in a school would be advantageous, but it is not essential. The successful candidate must have excellent administrative, organisation and planning skills and be familiar and competent with different Microsoft packages. You will need the ability to work flexible within this very busy and varied role. All administrative staff are required to support the whole school as and when necessary.

Employee benefits

As an employee you will be covered by our excellent well-being support programme through Schools Choice.

We take a collaborative view of learning where good practice is shared through structured INSET programmes within school and across the Trust. You will join a friendly and supportive team.

We use every opportunity to develop staff at all levels, we have a comprehensive CPD Programme and support staff at all levels to develop and experience opportunities to progress their careers.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.penkvalley.co.uk and return to personnel@penkvalley.co.uk or alternatively post your application to the school address.

Penkridge Middle School,

Marsh Lane,

Penkridge,

Stafford,

ST19 5BW

Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19:

Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Penk Valley Academy Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed, and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities may vary. We will still aim to conduct face to face interviews where possible. Candidates will be given the option to interview via online video if you cannot attend in person, this can be discussed if your application is shortlisted. We will always adhere to Government advice.

All schools with the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.