Operations Administrative Assistant

Dean Close School are looking to appoint an Operations Administrative Assistant to start in September 2024. This is a part time position, working 20 hours per wee during term time, on a fixed term contract, initially for 9 months, but could be extended to 12 months.The role and responsibilities of this position are to include: To work in an office environment answering the telephone, email and warmly managing visitors to the school to ensure timely and efficient responses to questions. To provide PA support to the Deputy Head Operations and Co-Curricular. To use a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents and maintain records, spreadsheets and databases. To attend occasional meetings, taking minutes and keeping notes. To book rooms and speakers for internal meetings and conferences. To help with the organisation of events connected to the running of the school. To develop skills to act as a back-up to other staff members. Administration of the school calendar, school trips and the co-curricular database.We are looking for an experienced candidate who has proven track record of providing support to a Senior Leadership team within a busy School environment.Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.Internal applicantsPlease contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.