Business Administrator, St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School, East Sussex County Council, Eastbourne
Salary £24,027 – £24,790 per annum pro rata
Closing date 16/12/2024
Contract type Term Time – Fixed Term
Work pattern. Part Time Hours 20
Job type Support Staff – Education
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Administrator to join our Office team from 3rd February 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date depending on resignation periods), for one year in the first instance. The role is Fixed Term to cover the maternity leave of our current member of the office team. There will be a handover period to help you settle into the role.
The hours are 8.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday but there could be some flexibility for the right candidate.
The post is term time only so the salary is pro rata.
The office is the first point of contact for everyone upon arrival at the school, and is a busy environment to work in. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work at a fast pace, and to develop excellent relationships with staff, pupils, parents / carers, external agencies and visitors.
- You will need to promote a positive and welcoming approach to all, and have excellent time management skills.
- You will have the support of the office team and colleagues through school.
- The ideal candidate will have good ICT skills being proficient in the use of word and excel, and display accurate filing and record keeping skills
- Experience of schools systems including Arbor, Parent Pay, School Comms, and Teachers 2 Parents would be an advantage, but not essential.
- A willingness to learn is crucial, and full training will be available. The School provides excellent ongoing CPD to all staff, relevant to individual roles and wider school development including safeguarding.
The Senior Leadership Team and Governors ensure a healthy work life balance is promoted throughout the school culture; there is a staff wellbeing team, mindfulness training opportunities as well as the benefits offered through the Local Authority.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Commitment to continued professional development both as an individual and as part of our staff team
- A collaborative approach as a team player, and be highly conscientious with excellent interpersonal skills
- The ability to contribute towards supporting the wider work of the school
- Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and a positive outlook at all times
- Have the ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing, with strong organisational, planning and follow – through skills
- Be able to act with confidentiality, tact and discretion at all times
- Have the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and act respectfully to respond to queries
- Be able to meet deadlines by demonstrating effective and efficient time management skills
- Be willing to adapt to the requirements and daily operational elements of a busy school office
We can offer:
- A wonderful working and learning environment, with fantastic outdoor spaces, and exciting development projects in place
- A lively office team that thrive by being the central hub of the school
- A friendly, caring and supportive staff team
- A strong and supportive Senior Leadership team, with a range of skills and experience
- An experienced, committed and supportive Governing Body who have a high profile input into the running of the school and undertake frequent focus visits
- Engaged parents and a thriving Coastal, Catholic and Diverse community
- Excellent relationships with our Local Parishes
Apply to: East Sussex County Council Jobs
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