Personal Assistant & Secretary - Maternity

BIRCHINGTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ,
Birchington, Kent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Kent Range 5

Overview

Start Date: 1st June 2020 Pay: Kent Range 5 WORKING HOURS: 37 ½ hours over 5 days per week 8:00am – 4:00pm START DATE: 1st June 2020 We are looking for a highly organised, efficient, flexible, friendly and reliable Personal Assistant /Secretary to cover a maternity leave vacancy and to carry out a range of duties for three members of our Leadership Team. You will work under the direction of the Office Manager and carry out both administrative and office procedures and must be prepared to undertake first aid duties. You will have a high level of resilience and the ability to multi task. You must have a minimum of Grade C or above (or equivalent) in both GCSE Maths and English and will require excellent IT and interpersonal skills, possess initiative and a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our school. You will also have previous experience in a busy office environment. Proof of your qualifications will be required at the interview stage. Previous school office experience and first aid experience/certificate would be an advantage. Birchington CE Primary School offers a happy and highly supportive staff team and superb professional development. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply via the Kent Teach website. If you have any questions, or would like an information pack please contact the school office. Birchington CE Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA ‘Barred List For Children’. Closing Date: 15/04/2020 at 08:00 Interviews: 20th & 21st April 2020 Information about the school Birchington Church of England Primary School is a friendly two form entry school on the edge of Thanet and is currently expanding to three form entry. Years R, 1 and 3 are currently three form entry. (Currently 476 pupils on role) Our school has a great range of facilities, including a Sensory room, library, computer suite, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) and extensive grounds. We currently hold Healthy Schools Status, ECO Green Flag, School Games Gold, Red Pennant, Active Mark, PMFL Silver Award, Good Diabetes Care in School Award and Arts Mark. There is a highly professional, supportive and committed staff team who provide a high standard of education and pastoral care for our pupils. As we are a Church school, we are proud to share we have recently been awarded a grading of Outstanding in our SIAMS Inspection. More information available on our school website. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1