Administration Assistant - Courthouse Green Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Permanent - Required January 2021

37 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 staff training days and 5 extra days to be worked across the year as arranged)

Courthouse Green Primary School is a large, modern, forward looking school, serving a diverse catchment area in the north east of the city. We wish to appoint an excellent Administration Assistant to join Triumph Trust in January 2021. Responsibilities include GDPR management within school and the administration of SEND documentation. We are also keen to further develop our online systems to ensure our administration is as efficient as possible. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person, who is willing to contribute to a happy, friendly and vibrant Trust and who will show a determination to raise standards of practice in all relevant areas and to demonstrate our core values at all times.

We are a welcoming, friendly, supportive team with a strong emphasis on collaborative working. We are committed to improving the life opportunities of all our pupils and challenge ourselves to ensure that our pupils receive the very best of learning opportunities.

Our children say our school is…..

“Friendly, challenging, progressive, encouraging, artistic, fun …..outstanding!”

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 12 months experience in an office environment.

• Has a good working knowledge and experience of the SIMS system (training can be provided for the right applicant)

• Has a good knowledge of GDPR and procedures

• Is able to use Microsoft Forms and online systems

• Is able to take/produce minutes for meetings.

• Has the ability to work under pressure while remaining calm, welcoming and polite

• Has all round proven clerical experience

• Has good communication skills

• Has a good working knowledge of various management systems i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook

• Is able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels

• Is prepared to undertake training required

• Is prepared to undertake first aid training

Desirable:

• Knowledge of working within a school.

We can offer you:

• Children who are eager to learn and are keen to do well

• An exciting and challenging atmosphere where purposeful learning takes place

• A strong and supportive team of professionals

• A good induction and high quality CPD

Please see below an application form and further details. To be considered for the post, your application must closely reflect how you meet the job description and person specification. Application forms should be typed and can be returned via e-mail along with the equal opportunities form to mailto:GreenR@courthousegreen.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date is: Monday 4th January 2021 – 12.00 p.m.

Interview date: to be arranged

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS clearance will be required.

Coventry City Council