Administrative Assistant

Bolton

Term Time

£17,073 - £18,487 per annum

Fixed

Expires 24/02/2025

**About the Role**:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Governors of this popular school wish to appoint an administrative assistant to work across the School and our Early Years office for 30 Hours per week.

Job Title Administrative Assistant
School name Brownlow Fold Primary School

Salary, Grade: GRADE D (POINT 6-11) £25,183 - £27,269 per annum
Dependent on experience, pro rata, Term Time Only
(Actual Salary £17,073 - £18,487 per annum)

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 24th February 2025
Shortlisting date: Monday 24th February 2025
Interview & written task date: Monday 03rd March 2025

Required from: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an Office Administrator who will assist the Business Manager in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office throughout the year. Under the guidance of senior staff, you would be responsible for undertaking administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school and assisting with the planning and development of support services. The Business Manager and School Office Administrators work closely as a team, to ensure the efficient and operational running of the school offices. You will need good written and verbal communication skills and be proficient managing manual and computerised record/information systems. Attention to detail and good organisational skills are essential to this role. As part of our team, you will need to have a friendly, 'can-do' disposition and be willing to provide general assistance when required.

Brownlow Fold offers you:
A popular school in the heart of a multicultural community;
Happy, caring children who are eager to learn;
An enthusiastic and dedicated team, determined to enable every child to succeed;
Supportive parents and a committed Governing body;
Excellent opportunities for professional development.
Simplifying work processes and managing workloads for an improved work-life balance.

The children, staff and Governors are looking for:
A skilled, competent and knowledgeable administrator to work within our friendly administration team, with an aspiration to progress in their career;
A Senior Administrative Assistant who will be an integral element of the development of the administrative functions within our school;
We are a school that embodies our values and we expect all staff members to be committed to learning and developing their skills and knowledge continually;
We expect that our newest team member will be able to work exceptionally well within a team but also independently, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation;

The successful applicant:
MUST have a continuing positive commitment and involvement with parents, the wider community and all stakeholders;
Be proactive in fostering positive relationships;
Have excellent IT skills using a range of software programs;
Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people;
Be able to work as part of a team, but also show initiative to work independently;
Demonstrate excellent organisational, time-management, interpersonal and communication skills;
Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills;
Be committed to high standards of presentation, with attention to detail;
Convey a ‘can do’ attitude and present as an effective team player to secure successful outcomes for school;
Be able to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality;
Have the ability to plan and prioritise own workload and meet deadlines;
Awareness and adherence to General Data Protection Regulations.

We are a school that makes a difference to the lives of our children and families. We offer our children a lot more than just the National Curriculum and focus on more than ‘just doing well in tests.’ Skills such as honesty, integrity, resilience and empathy are life skills that are necessary for society and every work place. Learning at Brownlow Fold is about helping our children to develop their interests and abilities, providing valuable learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Our ethos is characterised by high expectations and aspirations for all pupils. We are committed to achieving high standards for all pupils in order that they can attain the highest levels of achievement and personal development.

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. We recommend that visits take place during the school day then you are able to meet the children and staff and get a real flavour of what life at Brownlow Fold is like. Please contact Louise Vickers, School Business Manager on 01204 333511, to arrange.

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