CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED - TO APPLY YOU MUST APPLY VIA THE SCHOOL WEBSITE. Full job description/details to apply is on the school website. Please search for 'Brackenfield School - Career Opportunites'. Please see below under 'How to Apply' for further information.
We are looking for a highly organised and committed Administrative Assistant to provide vital support to the School Administrator in managing the school’s daily operations. This position is instrumental in fostering an efficient administrative environment and ensuring the smooth and professional execution of everyday school activities.
Hours of work: 20 hours per week - All Year Round, inclusive of holidays.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the School Administrator in all aspects of day-to-day operations
- Positive and effective relationships with families.
- Answering phone calls and emails
- Manage and organize office documentation and communications
- Support scheduling of meetings, events, and appointments
- Liaise with staff, pupils, and parents as needed
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic office software
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in a school or office setting is preferred
Information to Applicants
Safeguarding: Brackenfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Prospective staff should read the School’s Safeguarding Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, Recruitment Policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which are available on our website or in hard copy from the School Office. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a ‘Suitability to Work with Children: Self Declaration form’. This form must be completed, signed and returned to the School Compliance Manager prior to the interview taking place. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Equal Opportunities: Brackenfield School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, experience) in selection and recruitment.
How to Apply
To arrange a visit before applying or a Teams/phone call with the Headmaster, please email: office@brackenfieldschool.co.uk or call 01423 508558. Candidates are asked to complete all Application Forms (available for download from our website) and submit these as soon as possible. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms. Please also submit completed Equal Opportunities and Staff Disqualifications Declaration Forms (on our website).Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.
Brackenfield School is committed to ensuring that the personal data of applicants and employees is protected. The School’s Privacy Notice is available on our website and our Recruitment Policy sets out how the school uses and protects any personally identifiable information that is collected as part of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £15,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ADMINASSISTANTBRACKENFIELDSCHOOL