Administrative Assistant

The Role

Do you have administration and reception experience? Would you like to work in term time and have the school holiday periods off? If so, we would love to hear from you. 

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our busy and friendly school office. We have the benefit of being a member of Equals Trust – a primary only Multi-Academy Trust. 

As part of Equals Trust you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team, including other local schools, across the Trust.  

We are looking to appoint someone on a part time, term time only basis who has appropriate administration skills and ideally some experience of working in education, although this is not essential. We require a good standard of general education and GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above. Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence. 

We are looking for a practitioner who:  

1.     Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

2.     Is fully ICT literate with extensive experience in Office 365

3.     Ability to organise and prioritise tasks

4.     Able to remain calm under pressure

5.     Ability to work effectively within a team and on your own initiative

6.     Has previous experience of working in an office environment

7.     Has a sense of humour

8.     Has a willingness to participate in the wider life of the school

9.     Enjoys and embraces dealing with face-to-face, electronic and telephone conversations

10.  The commitment to act with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness

In return we can offer you:  

·       Children who are rewarding to engage with and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships

·       A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.

·       Children who are proud of their school and the achievements they make

·       Full training

·       A friendly working environment.

·       A supportive Local Governing Body

·       Enhanced Holiday allowance and rates of pay.

·       Local Government Pension Scheme.

·       Access to employee health and wellbeing services.

Visits to school are welcomed. Please email office@robertmiles.notts.sch.uk or call 01949 875011 to arrange a meeting with the headteacher. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further.

 Robert Miles Junior School is a 2-form entry junior school in the market town of Bingham in south-east Nottinghamshire. Our ambition is for children to leave our school academically successful, and as positive, happy individuals who embody our core REACH values. Developing the whole child and equipping them with positive learning behaviours, attitudes and values are central to our approach. These are defined in our 5 school values: Responsibility, Equality, Achievement, Consideration and Honesty. We pride ourselves on providing a quality curriculum that prepares children with the skills and knowledge they need to continue on their educational journey and into their adult life.

For more information about our school please visit our school website and the Equals Trust website to find out more about our trust.