Senior Administrative Officer

Senior Administrative Officer (Children’s Centre)

SALARY GRADE:
SO1

ACTUAL SALARY:
£31, 344 - £32,965 per annum

CONTRACT:
35 hours per week, term-time + 1 week

REQUIRED FOR

As soon as possible

RESPONSIBLE TO

School Business Manager and Headteacher

We are looking for a highly experienced administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Ambler community and share Ambler’s DREAMS qualities of Determination, Resilience, Empathy, Ambition, Motivation and Self-belief.

We are vibrant, community school that actively supports families and offers amazing opportunities to pupils. This is a highly rewarding position for the right candidate – a welcoming, solution-focused, ‘can-do’ attitude is essential.

You must be passionate about supporting children and families, and contribute to our vision to ensure every child achieves their full potential in a safe, supportive environment. You will be responsible for day-to-day office management and provide a professional, efficient and effective administrative and organisational service to school leaders.

At Ambler, we promote equality, challenge discrimination and recognise the positive value that comes from having a truly diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who reflect the diverse community of our school.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, compassionate and discrete
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service and improving systems
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Organised, creative, efficient and able to meet deadlines
• Solution-focused, with a good sense of humour
• Proficient with ICT and able to pick up skills quickly
• Reflective and committed to professional development
• Flexible, adaptable and understanding of the ever-changing needs of the provision.

We can offer you:

• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• Amazing children who strive to achieve their best and encourage staff to be their best
• A supportive leadership team and governing board
• The opportunity to make you mark and make a difference.

Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 23rdApril 2023

Interviews: Week commencing Tuesday 2ndMay 2023

Please apply online atwww.islington.gov.uk/jobsIf you need any assistance, please email the Education HR team atschoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.ukquoting reference: AMB/1369

Ambler Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; an enhanced DBS check will be required.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.