Business Administrator (St Peter & St Paul CE VA Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

Business Administrator

We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person for the post of Business Administrator. Based on our busy school reception desk, you will be the first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors on a daily basis. You will also be responsible for inputting daily pupil attendance data for the school. The successful candidate will be required to work 30.75 hours, term time only: 

8.15am to 1.30pm on Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 8.15am to 4.15pm, Tuesday and Wednesday

We are looking for:

• Experience of working in a school reception or similar role
• Knowledge of Arbor or similar information management system (desirable)
• Experience of Attendance procedures (desirable)
• Good keyboard skills including knowledge of Word and Excel
• A highly motivated person who can work alone or as part of a team
• Someone who is organised and methodical
• Someone who is reliable and dependable
• Someone who is sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school
• Someone who has good communication skills and is able to establish good relationships with children and adults
• Good time keeping skills

We can offer:

• A skilled and dedicated team of support staff who are passionate about the contribution they make to the effective running of the school   
• A strong and supportive Governing Body and leadership team 
• A well-resourced working environment and fabulous grounds

For an application form email: vacancies@stpeterstpaul.e-sussex.sch.uk
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 40 weeks per year plus 6.20 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
 Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.   
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.