Administration Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a friendly, highly motivated and efficient Admin Assistant. This post is to undertake and support with the day-to-day operational duties within the main school office focusing mainly of Admissions, Attendance and First Aid/Medical.

We are looking for a special person who

• Has experience of working in a fast-paced environment and is able to work in a calm, friendly and professional manner
• Handles all information with the highest level of professional discretion, following GDPR and safeguarding protocols
• Has strong IT skills with good knowledge and understanding of relevant ICT packages (word, excel), experience of Arbor would be an advantage
• A good communicator with strong literacy skills and attention to detail
• Embraces a culture of continuous improvement, always wishing to develop your practice
• Recognises the importance of establishing positive relationships with children and staff but maintains confidential professional boundaries
• A strong team who is flexible and willing to adapt to on the day demands.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• A supportive induction process
• Opportunities for you to develop your practice
• A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team
• Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school
• A lively, vibrant and fast paced and energetic environment

Further details about the role

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs. Alternatively, please email jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk .

We reserve the right to interview earlier than the date below should we receive a suitable application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.