Administrative Assistant - Killinghall Primary School

Administrative Assistant

We are a thriving primary school in BD3 in Bradford, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, respect, and excellence. We have over 700 pupils on roll, from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are proud of our achievements and our positive 'good' Ofsted result in 2023.

We are currently looking for an approachable, enthusiastic, self motivated and hard working individual to join our administration team as an Administration Assistant. You will be the first point of contact in providing a comprehensive reception service to all visitors and to support the school office manager in the provision of effective administrative services undertaking a wide variety of clerical duties in a busy 3 form entry school.

The successful candidate will:

• Ideally have experience of school office duties.
• Have good ICT skills and knowledge of everyday computer packages particularly Arbor.
• Be pleasant, patient and have a welcoming manner.
• Be motivated and creative and be able to work on your own initiative but also contribute to the office team.
• Have good organisational skills, be able to work flexibly and have the ability to multi task in a busy office.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with all stakeholders.
• Show initiative and have the capacity to problem solve in a calm and professional manner.
• Have sound administrative and financial ability.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm and drive and appreciate that our children always come first.
• Be expected to be trained in first aid.

In return we can provide:

• A committed and enthusiastic staff team.
• An opportunity for further training and development.
• A modern well equipped and well staffed office.
• Motivated and well behaved children who enjoy their learning.

The school is proactive in its practices and policies to achieve the highest standards in safeguarding and child protection, and appointments are made subject to an enhanced criminal records check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Candidates are required to complete an application form, and any partially completed forms will be questioned. Any offer made is subject to satisfactory references.