Admin Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and efficient Admin Assistant to become part of our team from September 2024

Part time 17.5 hours per week (8.15am - 11.45am) Term Time only 

The salary range stated is the actual annual gross pay, taking into account the part-time hours for the role.

Initially this will be a fixed term contract until July 2025 but this will be reviewed and may become a permanent post.

We are a friendly Nursery School where everyone is committed to ensuring that every child has an exciting adventure every day and where no two days are ever the same. Working in a nursery school is very special; we know you won't be disappointed!

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys interacting with children, parents and staff and make a positive difference to the lives of all at Peartree Way
• Is resilient, kind and compassionate with a good sense of humour.
• Takes pride in their work and is committed to doing a good job
• Skilled at communicating with children and adults.

The successful candidate for this role will:

• Be committed to safeguarding
• Be a friendly and approachable first port of call for parents, staff and visitors

This role offers an exciting opportunity and in return we offer:

• Bespoke continuing professional development.
• A friendly staff team who are caring, fully supportive, team-focussed and truly committed to providing our children with a nurturing, fun and stimulating environment
• A happy, well resourced, attractive and calm place to work.

Peartree Way Nursery School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  We may as part of our recruitment process undertake online searches regarding candidates. This is intended to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with a candidate at interview.

Please do take time to read the application guidance and note the importance of the Personal Statement section - this gives you the opportunity to detail why you feel you are the best person for the job and why you are applying, and is the key information that is used to decide which applicants will be invited to interview.  You should use your statement to evidence how you meet the person specification for this role.

We warmly welcome visits to the school prior to application.  Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.  We look forward to meeting you.