Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Academy Merton as Administrative Assistant to provide general administrative, staff and student support to the school.

Ideally you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support role within an educational environment.


About Us

At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ''Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations.

Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.


We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology.

With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.


Main Areas of Responsibility Organisation**- To represent the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers

  • Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
  • Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff etc.
  • Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.

Administration

  • Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
  • Produce lists/information/data as required, e.g. pupils' data
  • Ensure reprographics requests are fulfilled on time;
  • Undertake general administrative procedures

Resources

  • Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
  • Ordering stationary & maintaining stock levels
  • Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others

Qualifications & Experience Qualifications, Knowledge and Training**- GCSE English and Mathematics at C or above (or equivalent)

  • Good numeracy/literacy skills
  • Ideally a minimum of two years school office experience, but not necessary

Experience & Knowledge

  • General clerical/administrative/financial work
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people
  • Experience of working on a reception desk or in an office environment.

Skills & Abilities

  • Appropriate knowledge of first aid
  • Effective use of ICT packages
  • Use of relevant equipment/resources
  • Good keyboard skills
  • Ability to relate well to children and adults
  • Work constructively as part of a team, understanding of school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
  • The ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational and time keeping skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage own workload

Next Steps

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.


We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.


In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.


Safeguarding Notice

Equal Opportunities


As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.


Job Reference:
HF02667-HAM

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