Overleigh St Mary’s CE Primary School

Old Wrexham Road, Chester CH4 7HS

Permanent Administrative Assistant – Grade 4 £23,114 - £23,893 (Salary will be pro-rata to reflect Term Time Only working)

37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum (term time only), 8:30 – 4:30

The Governors of Overleigh St Mary’s C of E Primary School wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant to start as soon as possible.

You will play a vital role in supporting the administrative functions of our school, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication. We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a passion for providing exceptional administrative support in an educational environment. Our school needs an outstanding person with the necessary expertise to deal with the challenges of working in a busy school office where excellent communication with children, staff and parents is essential.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Excellent organisation skills; Experience in administration and financial management; A high level of IT literacy, knowledge of a range of systems including Office. (Preferable but not essential) Scopay (online payment system) SIMS and other Local Authority systems. The ability to communicate effectively with staff, governors, parents, and external stakeholders including managing difficult, challenging and sensitive situations. A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage your own time effectively as well as good problem-solving skills and attention to detail. An ability to embrace new challenges and the energy, drive, resilience, talent and determination to make a real difference for our children. A commitment to the vision and values of the school. Deal with telephone and face to face enquiries to ensure that all calls/visitors are handled efficiently and effectively and good relationships fostered Updating pupil records to ensure accurate information is stored correctly Provide generic clerical support for the school; filing, collation of information, Reports and the distribution of mail. Photocopying Receiving goods and other items and ensuring that they get to the correct destination.

 

Candidates must have:-

Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role that is client facing is preferred. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong attentional to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Friendly, approachable and capable of maintaining professionalism in a fast paced environment.

All applications will be subject to stringent vetting procedures (this includes social media checks as required for safeguarding) and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The position will be subject to satisfactory references.

Application form and Job description are available from and returnable to Mrs J Horrocks, bursar@overleighstmarysce.cheshire.sch.uk or from our website www.overleighstmarysce.cheshire.sch.uk and return to bursar@overleighstmarysce.cheshire.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd October 2024 12.00pm.

How to apply

Application form and Job description are available from and returnable to Mrs J Horrocks, bursar@overleighstmarysce.cheshire.sch.uk or from our website www.overleighstmarysce.cheshire.sch.uk and return to bursar@overleighstmarysce.cheshire.sch.uk