Administration Assistant

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About the role

We are looking for an efficient, well organised part time Administrative Assistant to work in our busy, but friendly school office. Candidates require excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills, as well as being good communicators.  It is essential that they should have experience of working with different databases, particularly having a high level of competency using Excel.  Multi-tasking in a busy environment, and responding appropriately to individual issues and questions is key to the role as they share the role of answering the phone and dealing with day to day queries from parents and visitors.  We aim to make sure that their first experience of the education system is positive and supportive.  The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly, flexible and able to work as part of a team.  They must also be able to deal with confidential information appropriately and support colleagues in keeping children safe. 

We welcome applications from those who are committed to supporting the aims and ethos of our happy and inclusive school.  We are dedicated to the wellbeing of our children, families and staff.  We are ideally looking for the successful candidate to work 12 hours a week - 2 full days - starting at 8.30 am.  The initial contract will be fixed term for one year.

The Grove is committed to safeguarding, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are welcome to telephone and make an appointment to look around the school.

Contact details

Andrea Sharkey , Headteacher
Dark Lane Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 1QD

Telephone: 01582 761849
Fax: 01582 760165
Email: head@groveinfants.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.groveinfants.co.uk
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