Havering Schools Jobs
Administrative Officer
- Employer: The Federation of Towers Schools
- Reference: SCH/19/108582
The Federation of Towers Schools
Towers Infant & Junior Schools
Osborne Road/Windsor Road
Hornchurch
RM11 1HP/RM11 1PD
Administrative Officer required experience of school office systems desirable
36 hours per week x 41 weeks per year
Grade 3 points 6 – 9
Actual Salary: £19,602 - £20,677 p.a.
We are seeking someone who is caring and empathetic to work as part of our busy administration team. 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. We are keen for people to join our successful team who will enhance our services further.
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.
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.
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 call 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 or our Twitter page @TowersFed
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 and there will be an online playform search as outlined by KCSIE 2022.
Following deadline of advert we apologies if you are not contacted but due to expected high volumes of applicants we are unable to respond individually. The Federation also reserves the right to interview prior to the advert closing due to the high numbers of applicants anticipated.
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
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