Admin Assistant - Foster’s Primary School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant on a temporary basis for one year to join our current office team. This is a 39 weeks/year position working Term Time and Inset Days.

Applicants must be computer literate (high level of competence in Microsoft Word and Excel), numerate, accurate and able to work independently.  Experience of Bromcom is an advantage.  This person should have the ability to multi-task and have good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Burca on 02082987336 or at [email protected].

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

We offer:

• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
• A determination to create a positive work-life balance for all of our staff
• A school where wellbeing is a priority, including wellbeing days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• 25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
• Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time)
• Wellbeing day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Kaarp Benefits Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Collaborative working with other schools
• Excellent ICT facilities

Foster’s is a popular two-form entry school on the Welling / Bexleyheath borders with a rich history.  We were recognised as a ‘good with potential for outstanding in our last Ofsted inspection and have a strong staff team. Our teachers are dedicated, enthusiastic and committed to maintaining the highest standards and providing a creative curriculum for the pupils in our care. Our children are our biggest asset; they are polite, courteous, kind to each other and enjoy their learning. We are fortunate to have a bright, modern site with plenty of outdoor space, a Forest School area and modern resources including ICT.

Foster’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

For further information about the school, please visit: www.fosters.bexley.sch.uk