Administrative Assistant

37 Hours per week Term Time Only + 10 days -  to start as soon as possible

Scale B1 (Point 4-6) Actual £21,529 to £22,513

Hawksworth Wood Primary School are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and efficient individual, with a calm and professional disposition and excellent communication skills when engaging with children, parents, staff and other stakeholders to work in our busy school office. 

This is an interesting and varied role providing general reception duties and routine administrative/finance support. Previous reception and administration experience is essential for this role.

Main duties will include:

• To undertake reception duties including answering routine telephone calls, face to face enquiries and message taking;
• To provide routine clerical support – letters, photocopying, filing, emailing etc; 
• To maintain computerised records/management information systems – SIMS.net.
• To undertake routine financial administration as directed by the Finance Manager.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team;
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to do well;
• A supportive and positive Leadership team;
• Support for your own continued professional development

Closing date/Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: Friday 17th January 2025

Please go to the Hawksworth Wood Primary School website to download the job description and application form - Vacancies | Hawksworth Wood Primary School

To apply for this post, please email your completed application form to Vicky Kerr - recruitment@hwood.org.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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