Administrative Officer – School Receptionist
Administrative Officer – School Receptionist
Hours: 36 hours per week – term time only plus one week
Required for: Immediate start
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 3 – Scale point 5 to 7, approximate pro rata salary:
£26,760 to £27,535 (£29,436 to £30,288 full time equivalent)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Purley Oaks Primary School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible administrator who can support the school and busy school office.
Responsibilities will include receptionist duties, administration and data support.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible and confident individual with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills. The postholder will be a pro-active individual who is a positive role model and has a commitment to the school’s vision of striving for excellence.
Essential skills and abilities:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
- Minimum grade C/4 English and maths GCSE or equivalent qualifications
- Experience of clerical/administrative/financial work
- Excellent ICT skills and effective use of IT packages
- Good keyboard skills
- Knowledge of first aid desirable
Purley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Please bring to the interview photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to tour the school by contacting Miss Smith (PA to Headteacher):
020 8688 4268 or hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
DATA PROTECTION
In line with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. We are required to share some data with our Local Authority, Croydon Council and the Department for Education. For further information please see our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices.
APPLICATIONS
Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and provide a supporting statement which shows how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Equal Opportunities Form: click here.
AS A SAFER RECRUITMENT SCHOOL REFERENCES WILL BE SORT PRIOR TO INTERVIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE TWO EMAIL ADDRESSES ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUR REFEREES. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CURRICULUM VITAES.
Application forms and supporting statements should be sent to: hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Monday 3rd November, 12.00 midday
Interviews: To be confirmed
Tenable: As soon as possible
We may call candidates for interview and close the advert earlier than advertised depending on receipt of suitable applications.