Administration Assistant

Experience and Qualifications:

It is essential that the post holder:

Has a good standard of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalent

Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Meets the requirements of Enhanced DBS including barring checks

Has experience of working with IT data systems

Has experience of working accurately with financial software

It is desirable that the post holder:

Has a recognised First Aid qualification

Skills:

It is essential that the post holder has:

Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to listen

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

The ability to work under own initiative with sound personal, administration and time management skills

A high degree of attention to detail

Good level of IT skills including Outlook and MS Office

Able to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced school environment.

Experience:

It is essential that the post holder can:

Carry out a range of routine clerical or administrative duties

Work as part of a team

Follow well defined processes, practices, and procedures

Proficient in handling and processing cash and orders

Ability to populate and track a budget with an awareness of the financial implications for the school of expenditure

Handle information in accordance with the Data Protection principles

Working with IT systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and email

It is desirable that the post holder:

Is working in or has worked in education settings previously

Has experience in the use of school management systems

Has knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures

Behaviours:

It is essential that the post holder is:

An excellent communicator

Professional and approachable

Able to problem-solve as part of a team or working alone

Confident at following through on tasks and resolving enquiries

Proactive

Positive

Able to demonstrate resilience

Able to work collaboratively with others and develop good working relationships

Able to develop effective relationships with parents/other agencies

Other:

It is essential that the post holder:

Demonstrates an understanding of The Forge Trust vision and values and how they will/do align themselves

Is committed to putting children’s welfare and education first

Has commitment to abide by and promote the Trust’s equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection policies

It is desirable that the post holder is:

Committed to own continuing professional development

Willing to contribute actively to Academy and Trust wide activities

Able to travel to other Trust sites