School Administrative Officer

Location

Stockport, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

Lum Head Primary

Troutbeck Road

Gatley

Cheadle

SK8 4RR

Job Title: School Administrative Officer

Salary: Scale 4, points 7-11 FTE £24,294 - £25,979, pro rata is £15,444 -£16,516

Hours: 27.5hours per week (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 2.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

Start date: ASAP

We are looking for an efficient and a diverse school administrator with excellent organisational skills to provide a wide range of administrative support to the Headteacher and staff of the school.  As the initial point of contact for families, visitors and telephone callers, you will need to have an excellent telephone manner, good communication skills and be able to deal with staff, parents, visitors and children in a busy environment.  Experience of SIMS is highly desirable. The role requires an efficient organised person who has confidence to work in a busy environment and the satisfaction that you are supporting children and families.

As the first person to meet and greet visitors to school, the successful candidate should:

•           Have previous experience within an administration role

•           Have excellent administrative skills and the ability to multi-task

•           Ability to prioritise time and workload

•           Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

•           Be approachable & professional and be able to work as part of a team

•           Demonstrate the ability to work with high levels of tact, confidentiality and discretion

Key Skills:

•           Good IT and Microsoft Office skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher

•           Experience working with SIMS highly desirable

In return we offer you:

•           Professional development opportunities

•           Supportive and a proactive staff team

•           A well-resourced environment and school

•           Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn

Required to start as soon as possible.

‘This is a thriving school with genuine warmth and a strong sense of teamwork between pupils and staff. Relationships are strong and there is a shared purpose across all areas of the school.’ – Ofsted

Lum Head Primary School is a good school. It offers a highly inclusive, caring, diverse and nurturing environment, where children are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. It has a family atmosphere, very supportive parents, committed staff and fantastic children.

Application forms are available to download below

Please return completed application to Mrs L Griffin, Leader of Finance, Business and Development at: lisa.griffin@lumhead.stockport.sch.uk

0161 428 7992

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.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced DBS check.

Stockport Council – Valuing diversity.

Closing Date:            Monday, 25 th March 2024 – 9am           

Shortlisting Date:     Monday, 25 th March 2024 - pm       

Interview Date:          Wednesday, 17 th April 2024

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£15.44k per annum