Administrative Assistant

Required for September 2024

Permanent, - Administrative Assistant – Part time 30 hrs, term time only 

BS4 - BS6  - £23,500 to £24294 (A) pro-rata

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! 

Newlaithes Junior School is seeking a committed, highly skilled and proactive person to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with, and support, our head teacher and School Business Manager. 

We are an average sized junior school with 238 pupils. 

Our values of Respect, Confidence, Resilience, Responsibility, Kindness and Teamwork run through everything we do in school – your role as front of house will be our parents’ first contact with our team, so we are looking for someone who is approachable, welcoming and unflappable. 

The successful candidate will: 
• Demonstrate outstanding skills in administration and systems 
• Be able to maintain precise records, files and follow procedures exactly 
• Have excellent spoken and written English 
• Be a collaborative ‘team player’ eager to share good practice with others 
• Be able to interact with a variety of audiences (parents, children, staff, senior leaders) in a supportive and professional manner 
• Be prepared to be flexible in their approach, as no two days are the same in a school! 
• A sense of humour essential. 
We offer you: 
• A highly supportive and encouraging working environment 
• Excellent opportunities for CPD, tailored to your needs 
• An inclusive approach where all staff are given a genuine voice 

You are welcome to contact the school if you would like to know more about this post on 01228 512768 or by email on admin@newlaithes.com 

Should you decide to apply, you will need to complete a Cumberland Council job application form, please complete all sections of this form fully. A copy can be downloaded from the school website where there is also a personal specification which will help you to see what skills and attributes we are looking for. 

A visit to the school is warmly encouraged. 

All applicants will be notified of the short-listing decisions by email. 

Closing date 9:00am Friday June 14th 2024. 

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews are to be confirmed and further details about the interview process will be emailed to the candidates in good time. 

Newlaithes Junior School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required. 

We also have a vacancy for Clerk to the Governing Body, ideally both roles could be merged for the right candidate.