Havering Schools Jobs
Administrative Officer
- Employer: The Federation of Towers Schools
- Reference: SCH/21/155395
The Federation of Towers Schools
Towers Infant & Junior Schools
Osborne Road/Windsor Road
Hornchurch
RM11 1HP/RM11 1PD
Executive Headteacher Mr M J Dineen
Head Teacher Infant School – Ms L Blurton Head Teacher Junior School – Mrs C Hurley
Administrative Officer required from September 2021
36 hours per week x 41 weeks per year
Grade 3 Points 5 – 9
Actual salary: £19,954 - £21,430 p.a.
Due to relocation, our much loved administrative officer will be leaving us over the summer break and therefore we need to appoint her successor. We are looking for a pro-active, enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person who would like to provide a key role in our busy administration team, calm and reassuring presence is essential. A sense of humour is crucial too!
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and skilled in the use of Microsoft packages. You will be required to administer manual and computerised records, use our school information systems such as SIMS, sQuid, parentmail etc.
The Federation of Towers Schools comprises of an Infant school and Junior school, situated on the same site that are formally joined together in a successful and happy partnership. Our oversubscribed three form entry schools include an amazing nursery, where places are in high demand. At The Federation of Towers schools, we BUILD our futures together, and whilst there are two schools, we have ONE vision.
The successful candidate will be a role model for our children demonstrating a love of learning, care for our school and have an eye for the smallest detail around our schools. We are a happy team who work hard together to achieve the best outcomes for the children in our care.
You will be flexible and adaptable and able to work independently and as part of a team. This is a key role within our school as you will be the public face of our school. You will be the first port of call to our families and children during the school day. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous school experience with in depth knowledge of SIMS.
This is an exciting chance to join our wonderful schools, working as part of a friendly and inspiring team and contributing to the whole school environment.
If you think that you have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to fit into our school then please apply online.
We are proud of our school and strongly encourage you to come and meet us and experience what makes our school so special. To arrange a visit please contact our PA to the Executive Head Teacher, Mrs Lee on 01708 447407.
You can also learn about some of the exciting things that we do at our school by visiting our websites www.towersinfant.co.uk and www.towersjs.havering.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Closing Date: 2nd August at 12pm
Interviews: TBC
Interview process will include – Tasks and panel interview.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.