An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Admin Assistant to work in our busy, friendly school. Working under the direction of the School Business Manager you will provide an efficient and effective administrative support service within the school. Duties include general school administration, correspondence to parents, reception/switchboard cover, attendance/admissions and to support the school’s financial systems. This is a challenging and varied role, therefore the ability to use your own initiative, work independently and manage your own workload are essential. The post holder must be able to embrace the ethos of the school and work as part of a team to provide the support required to pupils, parents and staff.

Required to start in July. 22.5 hours a week over 3 days term time only (plus 5 days) hours and days of work to be decided.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a professional, calm and friendly approach.
• Have sound administrative ability and excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Be motivated, innovative, adaptable and enthusiastic in all aspects of their work.
• Have confidence in using Management Information Systems and an ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, including parents/carers, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Show initiative and have the capacity to problem solve in a calm and professional manner.
• Be hard-working and a good team player.
• Can look and think "outside the box"
• Be enthusiastic, creative, innovative and prepared to "roll your sleeves up and get stuck in"
• Be well organised, yet flexible.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and warm community with dedicated staff and governors.
• Well behaved, enthusiastic learners.
• A relentless commitment to raising standards for all our children.

For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information: www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

To apply for the role please download the job description and application form from our school website www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk  and return completed applications to school via post or email: kim.hurrell@irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

Advert closing date – Friday 2nd May – Noon

Interviews – w/c 19th May

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications required for the role.   

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available online.  

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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