Kerr Mackie is a large primary school in the Roundhay area of Leeds. The school is multi-cultural with pupils from a wide range of backgrounds.  Our creative curriculum and teaching approaches together with the vibrant learning environments enthuse, engage and motivate our children.      

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed individual to join our school’s office team as the Senior Administrator with financial responsibility. The school office is an integral part of the school. It is a very busy place and is often the first point of contact for parents, prospective parents and other visitors whether by telephone, email or in person. This high-profile environment requires staff to be professional, calm, helpful and cheerful in their dealings with parents, children, staff and visitors. You will therefore enjoy working as part of a dedicated team to provide exceptional service to all of our school stakeholders and have outstanding interpersonal skills.  

Experience in providing financial management and administrative support within a school setting would be highly desirable as would the drive and initiative to find new, innovative ways of working to move our school office forward. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be committed to the provision of high-quality administrative support for our whole school community 
• Have experience in an administration role, including dealing with a wide range of complex queries and a sound knowledge of administrative and financial processes and procedures  
• Have strong IT skills and be able to learn new systems 
• Be able to form positive and respectful relationships with children, staff and families 
• Be able to work effectively with colleagues within the Office team and as part of the wider school team 
• Manage workload to prioritise tasks appropriately to meet school and external deadlines 
• Have excellent communication, inter-personal and administrative skills and a calm and professional approach 
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive 
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families 

In return we will offer: 

• A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential  
• A vibrant and welcoming environment 
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children 
• Professional development opportunities 

How to apply: 

The full Job Description, Person Specification and Application form can be downloaded from our school website using the link: https://www.kmps.org.uk/community/staff-vacancies 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to come and look around our lovely school. Please contact the school by calling 0113 3368499 or emailing heather.procter@kmps.org.uk 

Applications may be returned by post or email to recruitment@kmps.org.uk by no later than 9am on Friday 14th March 

Short Listing: Friday 14th March 

If selected for interview: Week commencing Monday 17th March 

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 Barring Service (DBS) check. 

Online searches will be conducted on successful applicants. 

We promote diversity 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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