Administrative Assistant – Southfields Community Primary School
Job Description
Job title: Administrative Assistant – Southfields Community Primary School
Company: Coventry City Council
Job description: Who are we looking for?
Administrative Assistant
16 – 20 hrs per week (to be confirmed at interview)
39 weeks
Grade 3 £23,114 – £24,294 FTE (Actual salary £10,842 – £11,395 p.a.)
Permanent
Southfields Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and community focused school set in the heart of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (Dec 22), we were credited for creating a ‘haven for pupils within a busy inner-city location’ and we are proud of the support we provide for our diverse community. We believe passionately in providing the very best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and staff. Leaders and governors, alongside all staff, work collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes and believe wholeheartedly in our school values: Good learners, Accepting, Respectful and Kind.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Administrative Assistant to join our busy Admin Team. You will act as the first point of contact for parents and visitors to the school as well as providing administrative support to the whole school.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Have experience / capability of working under pressure, with frequent interruptions, in a busy office environment.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have good IT skills.
- Be organised, able to prioritise workloads and use their initiative.
- Be able to work well independently and as part of a team and build relationships with both staff and children.
- Have a caring and friendly nature and a sense of humour.
The hours for this role will ideally be: 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days. However, there may be some flexibility in these times for the right candidate.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email:
to arrange a suitable time to visit.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school –
Closing date: Monday 19th February 2024
Interview date: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Please download the application pack and return completed direct to the school –
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
