Administrative Assistant

Elm Park Primary School

Part of The Aspire Learning Federation

South End Road

Elm Park

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 5UA

Tel: 01708 451463

E-mail: office@elmparkschool.co.uk

Head of School: Mrs Lesley Fuller

Executive Headteacher: Ms. Victoria Morris

Administrative Assistant

Salary: Grade 1/2 points 3-5. FTE £26,238 - £27,030 p.a., Pro rata salary of £21,917 - £22,578 p.a.

Hours: Part-time post - Permanent 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (8am-4pm) 

Contract: Permanent

Reports To: Head of School

Post Start Date: As soon as possible 

The Aspire Learning Federation was established in March 2022 between Elm Park Primary School and The RJ Mitchell Primary School. Both schools have a highly inclusive philosophy. We set high expectations for all our pupils and provide high quality pastoral care and support for our most vulnerable pupils. Anyone applying for this post will be employed by the Aspire Learning Federation and will be working with pupils from both schools. This post is to work at Elm Park Primary School.

Our motto is ‘aspiring to be the best we can be!’ which we try to live by every day. We want to ‘grow’ good people, who are inspired to make a difference to their lives and the lives of others. Our behaviour management philosophy is based on the ‘restorative’ approach. We provide our

children with a creative and innovative curriculum that embeds basic solid skills.We take a personalised approach to the curriculum which promotes self-challenge and independence in learning, as well as inclusion for all, whilst developing key life skills so that our children can become confident, independent and understanding individuals, who are well prepared for life as global citizens. We want the very best for our children and are prepared to work hard to achieve this vision.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Administrative Assistant to work alongside our front office team.  The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for all visitors and all telephone enquiries.  The successful candidate will have responsibility for the day to day school administration, as well as undertaking general admin tasks under the guidance of the school’s office manager.

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply online.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply for one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for.

Informal visits to The Aspire Learning Federation at Elm Park Primary are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Cath Bragger on 01708 451463. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th September 2024 at 9:00am

Interviews: w/c 23rd September 2024.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process. Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job.

The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this commitment. Online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.