Administrative Officer

Hornchurch Academy Trust

Whybridge Junior School

Blacksmith's Lane

Rainham

Essex  RM13 7AH

Tel: 01708 552870

Website: www.whybridge-jun.havering.sch.uk

Head of School: Mrs S Warshow

Administrative Officer

Hours:  24 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only

Grade:  Scale 3 Points 5-6 / Scale 4 Points 7-10 (subject to experience)

Salary:  £24,804 - £26,913 p.a FTE. Actual Salary will be pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Hornchurch Academy Trust is a group of six schools based in Rainham, Upminster and Northfleet within the London Borough of Havering and Kent.

Whybridge Junior School is seeking to appoint a Admin officer to join our vibrant school office team. The position is a permanent role, initially 24 hours, but could be extended if beneficial to the school and candidate.

We are looking for a highly committed, enthusiastic and experienced person, who has experience working within a school office and is interested in joining our dedicated team to help make a positive impact on children’s lives.

If you would like the opportunity to work in a collaborative working environment, sharing skills, knowledge and expertise, then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

- Perform clerical duties such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing correspondence.

- Maintain office supplies and equipment, ensuring they are well-stocked and in working order.

- Organise and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff members.

- Assist with data entry tasks, including updating the school website.

- Managing written communication between school and stakeholders.

- Administer First Aid and medication to pupils.

- Prepare and distribute memos, letters, and other documents as needed.

- Coordinate office events and celebrations.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as an office administrator or in a similar role.

- Proficient in using office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Attention to detail and accuracy in performing administrative tasks.

- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

As part of Hornchurch Academy Trust, we can offer you:

Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.

• Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression.
• Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.
• Continuous service granted to joining staff.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including face to face counselling, financial, family and legal advice.
• Staff discount scheme (HES rewards).
• 24 hour access to online Wellbeing support App.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Warshow on 01708 552870.

Please apply online

Closing date: Friday 13th October 2023 at midday

Interviews will take place:  To be confirmed