Administrative Assistant

St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School, Halesowen

Administrative/Clerical Assistant (Level 2)

Salary Scale: Grade 3

Start date: As soon as possible

Part Time: 19.5 hours per week (all day Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm). Opportunity for more hours.

The children, governors and staff of our thriving school, seek to appoint a hardworking, adaptable friendly person for the position of Administrative/Clerical Assistant (Level 2) to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about all children having the opportunity to reach their potential and ‘Life Life in all Its Fullness’. Someone who will have the highest expectations of pupils academically, behaviourally and socially and they will inspire and engage pupils through their tasks. Whilst work will be guided by the teacher or colleague, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative.

We are seeking to appoint an applicant who:

- is enthusiastic

- has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

- is a team player, open to coaching and mentoring.

- is committed to fostering excellent relationships between parents, carers and the community.

We can offer you:

- a hardworking and supportive staff team.

- a welcoming and supportive Governing Body.

- a highly supportive Strategic Leadership Team.

- well behaved, polite children who enjoy school.

- a vibrant, warm, friendly working environment

You will be expected to:

· Have high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

· Work in a creative and inspirational way with high expectations for all.

· Be a role model who wishes to share their excellent practice with colleagues.

· Be a team player who will work well with colleagues.

For more information please contact Sara Shepherd on: [phone removed] or [email removed]

Visits to the school are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [email removed]

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [email removed]

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [email removed]

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [email removed]

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.

The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/

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