Role: Administration Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week, Term-Time only, plus 2 Inset days
Grade: JG3 SCP 5 – SCP 6 / £26,427.00 – £26,847.00 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary: £17,335.91 - £17,611.42
The Role:
Whitchurch School are seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and welcoming Administration Assistant to join our busy school office.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administrative, financial and organisational processes of the school. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, carers and visitors, you will provide a friendly and efficient service while helping to ensure the smooth running of school operations.
The role includes a wide range of administrative responsibilities including managing enquiries, maintaining school records and databases, supporting admissions and attendance processes, preparing communications for families and providing general office support. You will work closely with school staff and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership central teams to deliver high-quality administrative support across the school community.
This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised, methodical and able to work effectively in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
- Has experience working in an administrative, office or customer service role
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Can work with accuracy, attention to detail and complete confidentiality at all times
- Has strong IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to accurately maintain school databases and records
- Can manage sensitive information appropriately and exercise sound judgement
- Has good time management skills and can prioritise workload effectively
- Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership
In return our friendly and successful school can offer:
- A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued
- A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively
- Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn
- A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive governors, parents and colleagues
- The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust
Our school:
At Whitchurch we have high expectations of everyone in our community and work hard to make the best possible progress in all areas of our learning; our nurturing community is built on respect, honesty and a culture of shared responsibility.
Our curriculum at Whitchurch is designed around the interests, heritage and aspirations of our children; we build on pre-learning and the strong commitment for education shared by our families.
We are proud to complement our curriculum learning with a wealth of enrichment activities designed to enhance and enrich lives, to open children’s eyes to the exciting world that awaits them. We work hard alongside our families to empower future leaders and ignite a real love of learning.
The Trust:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: Thursday 8th October
Interview Date: TBC
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.