Administrative Assistant - Maternity

Overview

Wrotham Road Primary School is looking to appoint a highly effective Administrative Assistant.

The position is for maternity cover until March 2027, working 14 hours per week Monday and Tuesdays, 8.30am-4.30pm, 39 weeks per year. Kent Scheme B, £25,126 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £8,287.33 based on 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and on paper. They must be reliable and enjoy all aspects of organisational and administrative work. They should be enthusiastic, organised, pro-active and a multi-tasker who is able to provide a wide range of administrative support to the school as a whole.

The ideal candidate will be confident in using a range of admin software including the Office 365 platform and be familiar with or be willing to be trained on the school’s information management system (Arbor).

Due to the scope of the role, the ability to prioritise and remain flexible whilst maintaining excellent service standards is absolutely essential.

• have experience of customer service or reception duties, preferably within an education setting
• have excellent verbal communication skills
• be able to work independently and within a team
• have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• have excellent communication and administrative skills
• be confident in the use of IT with a good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search.

This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search. Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.