Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Office Administrator (with financial responsibilities) - Part Time
Permanent, Term-Time Only position.
To start: November 2024 (depending on notice period)
21 hours per week (8:15am – 3:45pm,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Band 7 (Scale point 11-17)
Actual salary £12,356 - £13,684 (Gov pay increase April 2024 pending - Will be backdated and applied to salary once released)
Vacancy Information
Silsden Primary School is a thriving and inclusive three-form entry primary school dedicated to providing high-quality education in a nurturing and dynamic environment. We know that a hardworking and supportive admin team is the backbone of any successful school, consistently ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and efficiently
We are seeking to appoint an experienced administrator to join us and work alongside our existing, experienced Admin Team. This is a challenging role within the school, and the successful applicant must have a can-do attitude, good sense of humour and will provide quality administrative support to the school.
You will be expected to manage the busy school reception area and community entrance of a 3 form entry, primary school. The administrative side of the role will have more of a financial involvement as you will work alongside our Finance Manager and be responsible for processing orders and invoices.
The job role includes:
- answering general telephone calls, email and face-to-face enquiries.
- meeting and greeting all visitors to school in a professional manner, controlling the signing in system – ensuring our safeguarding procedures are met at all times.
- ensuring efficient communication links for parents/carers, staff and other interested parties.
- Working alongside our Finance Manager, taking responsibility for processing orders and invoices and weekly Bank reconciliations.
- Managing stock levels of general resources
We are looking for somebody with the following skills:
- Maths and English at GCSE grade 5 or above (equivalent to grade c or above)
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to liaise confidently with staff, pupils, parents, carers and other visitors to school.
- IT skills, including Excel, word and Outlook.
- excellent administrative and organisational skills and be able to work individually or as part of a team.
We can offer you:
- an experienced, visible, and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- a highly skilled administrative team who are known for their collaborative spirit and willingness to help.
- a sensible approach to everything that we do, taking staff workload into consideration.
- access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- access to external CPD, to support your ongoing development.
Visits to our premises are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit with Sally-Anne Boyes, our School Business Leader, please contact the school office on 01535 210666.
Further details and relevant forms can be found on our school website https://www.silsdenprimary.co.uk/vacancies/
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Thursday 17th October 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and Online checks.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.
Please note: CV’s are not accepted for this post.