Administration Officer

Grade & Scale point: 4, SCP 5 - 7
Salary: £23,500 - £24,294 Full-time equivalent
£20,231 - £20,915 Actual salary
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term-time +5 days (195 days)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checksAn opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our school’s Administration Team. You will be expected to be a team player and contribute to the development of the school's administrative and support services.Highlands Primary School is an outstanding primary school located on the Bransholme Estate on the outskirts of Hull. We strive to create a happy welcoming, caring and safe environment where expectations are high and where learners are encouraged, challenged and supported to be the best they can be.We are looking for a hardworking, motivated and flexible person who has a desire to work within a school, with good communication skills and is willing to go that extra mile.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, reporting any cause for concern to the designated personTo perform a comprehensive range of high level complex administrative tasks including complex or sensitive reports and correspondence, monitoring and reconciling budgets as requiredTo provide authoritative advice and guidance to all stakeholders with regard to school policies, processes and services, including handling complex queriedTake responsibility for the organisation of events and excursions including booking venues, arranging transport, issuing invitations, compiling paperwork and overseeing financial mattersTo create, manage and manipulate data relating to admissions, asset management, finance, health & safety, sickness absence, student and staffing, producing bespoke and complex reportsTo ensure all members of staff have access to accurate and meaningful pupil data from the MISResponsible for administering health & safety issues and asset management for the school, maintaining accurate records (Every system)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)Experience of supervising and motivating staff
Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systemsAbility to use ICT skills to analyse dataAbility to work using own initiative, setting targets to meet the needs of the schoolIf you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Mel Dearing, School Business Manager, at Highlands Primary School.Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the main school office to make an appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:Please complete an application form and submit it via ETeach with an optional cover letter. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Wednesday 24 January 2024Interview date: w/c 29 January 2024If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty Whiteley at Highlands Primary School.CONDITIONAL OFFER:Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.