We are looking for an administrative officer who is a enthusiastic, well-organised individual who preferably has school office experience to join our friendly and hard-working team.
Working under the direction of the school office manager and senior leaders this is an exciting role at the heart of the school and the successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring that families and visitors feel valued and part of our community. This will include being a first point of contact for visitors to the school, liaising with parents and outside agencies, dealing with enquiries, updating and managing the school management information system alongside a variety of clerical tasks.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff whilst also being able to work effectively as part of a team. The ability to prioritise tasks and the use of ICT will be integral parts of the role, especially Microsoft Office, and although experience of working in an office environment is desirable, support and training can be offered.
To join our team it is important that you have a professional approach with high expectations and a willingness to be flexible in your approach to work in order to deliver the best outcomes for all members of the school community.
Our commitment to all our staff:
We hope you will want to join us and encourage you to visit our school.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (doc)
How to Apply
Please read the Equal Opportunities Form (doc) and complete the Application Form (doc)
Further details and an application form can be found on our school website or by emailing: [email protected]
Halifax Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and 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.
Please note that this vacancy is also open to Orwell Multi Academy Trust (OMAT) employees.
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