Office Administrator

About the role

Potten End CE Primary School- ‘Rooted in faith, we nurture, grow and flourish’

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to work within a supportive and caring team. 

We are looking for an Office Administrator to start as soon as possible. This will be a permanent contract, 8.00am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

We are incredibly proud of the positive atmosphere that permeates our highly inclusive school and our wonderful children continue to be our greatest asset.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

• First Aid training (or willingness to complete it)

• Can carry out administrative tasks

• Deal face to face and telephone interactions

• Work and collaborate within a team

• Desirable: worked with children or young people

• Good oral and written skills

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise

• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise to meet deadlines

• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to use IT packages, spreadsheets and presentation software 

• Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively

• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues

• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

• Understanding of safeguarding and following procedures for safeguarding in school

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils

• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

• Embrace change well

• Deal with difficult situations effectively

• Sufficient ability to undertake normal physical activity with a mixture of sitting, walking and carrying minor loads

We can offer:

• positive, friendly and fun environment

• your well-being is central to all decisions

• motivated and enthusiastic children, parents, staff and governors

• a commitment to positive professional development for all staff members, which enables many staff to secure progression in their careers

• an experienced, strong and visionary team committed to our school community

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, it is a truly special environment to come to each day. We would love to meet you. Please contact the Office Manager : Ann Hingston at admin@pottenend.herts.sch.uk

We are incredibly proud of our reputation - come and see for yourself.