Business Administrator (St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: Up to 20 hours of work per week 
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 7.82 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)
Fixed term for 1 year 

Closing date: 9am Monday 16 December 2024.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School,
Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex,
BN22 8XT

Phone: 01323 737221
Email: office@stthomasbecket.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.stthomasbecketcatholicschool.co.uk/
 
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.

About the role

We are a large, welcoming and inclusive, Primary School located on the beautiful South Coast, with 444 children currently on roll. Our values are an inclusive Catholic, Coastal and Diverse approach to all.

Our Mission Statement is "we journey and grow in the light of "Christ" and we are a top performing school in the area, receiving a grading of "Good" at our last Ofsted Inspection in February 2022.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Administrator to join our Office team from 3^rd February 2025 (or as soon as possible after this date depending on resignation periods), for one year in the first instance. The role is Fixed Term to cover the maternity leave of our current member of the office team. There will be a handover period to help you settle into the role.   

The hours are 8.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday but there could be some flexibility for the right candidate.

The post is term time only so the salary is pro rata. 

The office is the first point of contact for everyone upon arrival at the school, and is a busy environment to work in. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work at a fast pace, and to develop excellent relationships with staff, pupils, parents / carers, external agencies and visitors.   
  

• You will need to promote a positive and welcoming approach to all, and have excellent time management skills.
• You will have the support of the office team and colleagues through school.
• The ideal candidate will have good ICT skills being proficient in the use of word and excel, and display accurate filing and record keeping skills
• Experience of schools systems including Arbor, Parent Pay, School Comms, and Teachers 2 Parents would be an advantage, but not essential.
• A willingness to learn is crucial, and full training will be available. The School provides excellent ongoing CPD to all staff, relevant to individual roles and wider school development including safeguarding.

 

The Senior Leadership Team and Governors ensure a healthy work life balance is promoted throughout the school culture; there is a staff wellbeing team, mindfulness training opportunities as well as the benefits offered through the Local Authority.

    

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Commitment to continued professional development both as an individual and as part of our staff team
• A collaborative approach as a team player, and be highly conscientious with excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to contribute towards supporting the wider work of the school
• Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and a positive outlook at all times
• Have the ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing, with strong organisational, planning and follow – through skills
• Be able to act with confidentiality, tact and discretion at all times
• Have the ability to remain calm in challenging situations, and act respectfully to respond to queries
• Be able to meet deadlines by demonstrating effective and efficient time management skills
• Be willing to adapt to the requirements and daily operational elements of a busy school office  

 

We can offer:

• A wonderful working and learning environment, with fantastic outdoor spaces, and exciting development projects in place
• A lively office team that thrive by being the central hub of the school
• A friendly, caring and supportive staff team
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership team, with a range of skills and experience
• An experienced, committed and supportive Governing Body who have a high profile input into the running of the school and undertake frequent focus visits   
• Engaged parents and a thriving Coastal, Catholic and Diverse community
• Excellent relationships with our Local Parishes

 

If you think you have the skills we are looking for and our school ethos appeals to you, please contact our school office to obtain an application pack or via our website.
 

The closing date is 9am Monday 16^th December 2024.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7^th January 2024.

Additional information

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.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

Company information

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.