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Heaton Park Primary School and its Governors are looking to appoint an Office Administrator to join their friendly team.

Hours of work are 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements. The post is temporary in the first instant, with a view to making permanent.Ideally we require the postholder to work 08:30-15:30, though there is scope to facilitate an early finish one day per week.

Your salary for this post will be £17,520 to £17,183 per annum.

This post is temporary subject to the current academisation of the school.

You will possess good communication, ICT and organisational skills, will work effectively as a part of a team and show patience and kindness to our children and families. Equally important is the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Experience of school office procedures would be an advantage. A flexible and committed approach to working in a busy but friendly environment is vital.

As the first point of contact for the school the successful candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a “can do” approach.

Primary duties will be to maintain online payments in relation to school dinners and trips etc, provide administrative and financial support to the school’s Out of Hours Care, alongside other clerical duties as directed by the Head Teacher, School Business Manager and Office Manager. Good working knowledge of Excel would be advantageous. The role requires the successful candidate to carry out reception duties including answering telephone calls, face to face enquiries and signing in visitors.

Heaton Park Primary school is a large, friendly, two-form entry school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Claire Southern on 0161 773 9554.

Please send application forms to heatonpark@bury.gov.uk before 6pm Sunday 26 November 2023. Please note, C.V’s are not accepted.

Interviews will be held week commencing 27th November 2023

For further information please see:

• Job description and person specification

• Application Form

• Privacy notice

£17,520

temporary

part time