Havering Schools Jobs
Administrative Officer
- Employer: Hylands Primary School
- Reference: SCH/20/137564
Hylands Primary School
Granger Way, Romford, Essex. RM1 2RU
Telephone: 01708 743704
Headteacher: Mr. S Bowers
Administrative Officer
Required January 2021
22 hours per week (8.30am-4pm 2x dpw- 8.30am – 5pm 1x dpw- (half hour lunch)
40 weeks per year
Grade 3 Scale point 5-9
Actual Salary Range £11,908 – £12,789 p.a.
We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Officer, to support the School Business Manager and the Headteacher, in all aspects of administrative services and limited financial services at the school.
The successful candidate will be flexible and able to use their initiative, as well as having excellent interpersonal skills. This role is largely Excel and Word/ Google drive based therefore any candidate will have to be able to demonstrate strong organisational and IT skills ensuring that the operational functions of the role are managed. They will also possess the ability to work well within a team, contributing to the on-going development of the administrative infrastructure competently and efficiently. The main areas of responsibility will include:
- Administrative and secretarial support to the school
- Financial support (limited) to the SBM. Advanced Excel experience is essential (experience of SIMS/ FMS would be an advantage)
- Safeguarding
- Communications to the Hylands school community
- Managing the public interface of the school via the school’s website and other media
They will need to be organised yet adaptable, approachable but with a clear sense of direction and able to work effectively under pressure. A first aid qualification or willingness to undertake training for this would be essential.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning Mrs. Clare Brindle, School Business Manager, on 01708 743704. Opt 2.
Closing date for applications: 24th November 2020
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.
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.
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