Secretary/ Admin Assistant/ Receptionist

at  City of York Council

SCHOOL VACANCY

Headlands Primary School are seeking to recruit a School Admin Assistant with a positive attitude and willingness to learn, to join a highly committed and enthusiastic team commencing 01.09.2024.
We are looking for an experienced Admin Assistant to provide an effective and efficient service in the school office. They will need to be organised, have excellent communication skills and used to dealing with a diverse workload.
The successful candidate will need to display strong numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff and a range of outside agencies.
They will need to be able to handle multiple tasks with ease, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines, as well as ensuring accuracy in all aspects of their work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, and a working knowledge of IT systems is required.
Previous experience of working in a school environment is not essential but you must have excellent IT and communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative as well under the direction of the School Business Manager.
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. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
For further details and an , please contact the school via email: headlands.primary@york.gov.uk or download from the school website http://www.headlandsprimary.org.uk
Please submit completed forms by post to: Headlands Primary Schoo,l Oak Tree Lane, Haxby, York, YO32 2YH
or electronically to: headlands.primary@york.gov.uk
Closing date:Monday 8 July 2024 at 12 midnight
Interview date: week beginning 15 July 2024
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