Secretarial Assistant
Ref: SCH-IST-0044Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: DThe Role
The Trustees of Inclusive Schools Trust are looking to employ a well-presented, friendly, reliable, approachable and hardworking Secretarial Assistant for Drayton Community Infant School.
The Secretarial Assistant will need to have a good telephone manner and be able to deal sensitively with a range of children, parents and outside agencies, welcoming all visitors to the school.
You will need to:
• Have excellent IT and interpersonal skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Be able to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and flexible
• Demonstrate high organisational skills with the ability to work well in a team, as well as using your own initiative
• Have a strong background in administration
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
It would be beneficial, but not essential, to have the following:
• Experience of working in an education environment
• Knowledge of the Pupil Asset MIS system and/or the Weduc Reach More Parents software
Key Responsibilities:
• To assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
• To be the face of the school, remaining calm and professional at all times
• Managing the school diary and ensuring only required meetings and telephone calls are passed through to the
Senior Leadership Team
• Ensuring the accurate recording of registers on a daily basis
• Ordering lunch for all pupils in a timely manner
• Keeping the school website up to date
Further details around the key responsibilities of this post can be found on the attached job description.
In return we can offer:
• Opportunities to develop skills and access appropriate training
• A supportive and skilled staff team
• A supportive and challenging Trust
• A pleasant and well-maintained working environment
• Many hard-working and polite pupils
If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Sarah Hutt, Partnership Head on 01603 860272.
Closing date: Tuesday 10th September at 12pm
Interview date: To be confirmed
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards) |
Desirable
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| Level 2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience |
Desirable
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Skills
| Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Good numeracy and literacy skills |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The Trust's Whole School Safeguarding Policy incorporating Child Protection and Recruitment of Ex-offenders policies can both be found on the Trust's website www.inclusiveschoolstrust.co.uk
Inclusive Schools Trust
Registered Office
Telegraph Lane East
Norwich
Norwich
NR1 4AN
Sarah Hutt
PartnershipHead@istnorfol...