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SalaryOur school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.
Woodwater Academy is a popular and successful primary school which is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active individual who will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks. This is a permanent post which can start in late July or the beginning of September.
You will:
• Provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors, parents and pupils
• Answer the phone, taking messages and providing basic information
• Deal with queries in person, on the phone and via email
• Use our pupil management information system to check daily registers, record pupil absence and collate dinner orders for the kitchen
• Assist with administering medicines as required
• Undertake photocopying, laminating, printing, filing
• Take messages and items to classes as required
• Deal with incoming and outgoing post and emails as appropriate
• Assist in the administration of school events
• Assist with updating of pupil records if required
• Undertake basic administrative duties as needed in the office and directed by the lead administrator
• Work calmly and effectively in a busy environment which operates at a fast pace.
You will need to be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff as well as visitors to the school. You will have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in an environment subject to frequent interruptions. A good standard of English and Maths is essential as well as experience in the use of IT with a knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel. You should be adaptable and enjoy the variety and challenge of working with others in a busy school environment.
This position is for 33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The current working pattern is 8:15am-3:30pm Monday to Friday. It may be possible to be flexible with this pattern for the right candidate.
In return, we can offer:
• A commitment to professional development whatever your career stage
• A friendly and supportive school community where parents, staff and children work together well.
If you would like to find out more about the post or to visit the school, please contact Julie Galt in the school office on 01392 274147 or woodwater@ventrus.org.uk. Interviews will be held on 12 July 2024.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;
https://woodwater.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3538076
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8th July 2024.
