Administration Assistant

Admin Assistant - 6.5 hours per day/5 days a week (Maternity Leave 9 months with the possibility of extending for a suitable candidate) Term time (plus 5 training days and an additional 5 days by arrangement) Salary: FTE £24,871 Grade 2 Point 4 Do you want to make a difference to children’s lives? Do you want to work as part of a supportive and ambitious team? Do you want to join a vibrant, happy office team? Do you have excellent customer service skills and a happy disposition? Are you able to work under pressure, using your own initiative? Peckover School is offering an excellent opportunity to join our amazing team! Peckover is an ‘exciting place for children to learn and for staff to teach’ -OFSTED We thrive on making a difference! We are looking to appoint an Admin Assistant who: Will welcome all visitors and professionals to Peckover School with a smile on their face and excellent interpersonal skills. Will have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills. Will always go the extra mile for children, families and colleagues. Has experience in administration tasks, using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher) and has a full range of secretarial skills. Has high standards and can complete work in a timely and accurate manner. Is willing to carry out a range of tasks, including scanning, copying, filing, typing, answering telephones and other reasonable tasks as directed by the Principal. To coordinate and manage the ordering of school lunches and liaising with the Catering Team. Manage school trips using the ParentPay system. To work with other colleagues across the Brooke Weston Trust. Is able to work as part of an established team, who are the ‘engine room’ of the school and cover for any absences in the team. Is cheerful, enthusiastic and a committed person. Can work under pressure and use their initiative. Is willing to go the extra mile, each and every day.