Administrative Assistant

At Preston Muslim Girls High School, we have a new position open for an Administrative Assistant to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.You’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills A high level of verbal and written communication standards Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlinesWHY CHOOSE US Preston Muslim Girls High School is a highly regarded and an extremely successful 11-16 Islamic High School. The school has the highest P8 within the authority and is ranked 9th nationally. This demonstrates the high expectations and performance of all within the school. In December 2022 Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’. ‘Leaders expectations for pupils academic achievement are unwaveringly high for every pupil.’ ‘Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders’. (Ofsted Nov 2016) Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders’. (Ofsted) Our pupils make a huge contribution to the Islamic life and ethos of the school and as an inspirational team player you will be keen to get involved in the vast array of activities at the school as well as the larger community to help support the department further. The school provides a welcoming, calm and safe environment in which our young people can thrive. Staff in every area of the school, whatever their role, are kind, thoughtful and entirely focused on ensuring that every child makes the most of the opportunities offered to them. Safeguarding and Child Protection practices are exemplary; attendance rates are exceptional; and visitors to the school frequently comment upon the exemplary behaviour and attitude of our pupils.Safeguarding Statement Preston Muslim Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.