School Admin Assistant

Salary: £26,000 – £26,910 per year

We are working with a ‘Good’ 3 form Primary school in Croydon who are looking to employ a school finance and admin assistant. This is a full time position starting immediately, the school are looking book someone through the agency then take them on permanently.

The role:

To provide an effective and efficient administrative financial support service to the Head Teacher and Governing Board for the efficient conduct of the School’s administrative affairs and to ensure the smooth running of the School.

Essential knowledge:

 Recognised finance/administration qualification.
 Experience of using financial/administration systems.
 A good understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities policies and its relationship to the School/Local Authority.

Essential skill and abilities:

 Excellent standard of spoken English.
 Excellent standard of written English (GCSE grade 9-4 or equivalent).
 Excellent standard of numeracy (GCSE grade 9-4 or equivalent).
 Excellent communication skills in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
 The ability to undertake a wide range of financial and administrative tasks.
 The ability to adapt to both varying tasks and those of a routine nature.
 Use of relevant equipment/resources.
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 Ability to relate well to children and adults.
 Ability to respond effectively to staff, governors, outside agencies, the local authority, suppliers and the general public at all levels, both in person and over the telephone.
 Display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

Essential experience:

 Be able to demonstrate experience of providing effective financial and administrative support.
 Experience of financial and administrative systems.
 Customer service experience.

If you meet the criteria above and are interested and available of a full time basis then apply immediately. We will be looking to set up interviews ASAP.