Total 6 administrative clerical job vacancies in stafford staffordshire st16 1gx

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exceptional opportunity for a friendly, highly organised person to join

our dynamic and busy office team. The right candidate should be a qualified,

enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated and have the capacity for hard work and

a desire to support our skilled administrative team.

You will be required to complete a wide variety of clerical tasks, ranging from

answering the telephone to dealing with complex customer enquiries. You will

have a personable approach to students, staff and external stakeholders.

You will need to possess strong organisational and administrative skills together

with IT and communication skills. The duties of the post are varied so the ability

to prioritise workload, work under pressure and a high level of flexibility is

required. This is a permanent position, to commence as soon as possible,

term time only.

What the school offers its staff

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. The role will involve support for the school’s general administration including reception duties, and other key functions such as the parents’ evening booking system, or home-school communication. There are two busy receptions in school and we anticipate the postholder being based in our main visitor reception. This role will involve some first-aid duties and the successful candidate should be willing to undertake any necessary training.

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, IT skills and be highly efficient and organised. Whilst experience in a school is not essential, we are looking for someone who is used to operating IT systems in a front of house setting. The post requires you to be able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with students, staff, parents and external organisations. An ability to remain calm in stressful situations and a flexible approach with highly accurate written communication skills are essential.

What the school offers its staff

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

Further details about the role

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exceptional opportunity for a friendly, highly organised person to join

our dynamic and busy office team. The right candidate should be a qualified,

enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated and have the capacity for hard work and

a desire to support our skilled administrative team.

You will be required to complete a wide variety of clerical tasks, ranging from

answering the telephone to dealing with complex customer enquiries. You will

have a personable approach to students, staff and external stakeholders.

You will need to possess strong organisational and administrative skills together

with IT and communication skills. The duties of the post are varied so the ability

to prioritise workload, work under pressure and a high level of flexibility is

required. This is a permanent position, to commence as soon as possible,

term time only.

What the school offers its staff

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

We invite applications for the post of Clerical Assistant to join our forward-thinking, successful and oversubscribed school. The successful candidate will join a friendly, welcoming, supportive and dedicated team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to work within our reception team to help run the student and visitor reception. The closing date for this post is 26/06/24, but we reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received and shortlisted. Start date is 02/09/24, but an earlier start can be agreed if convenient with the successful applicant.
Main duties will include:
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
Undertake routine administrative procedures, which may include supporting with attendance
Operate relevant equipment/computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, databases, spreadsheets, ParentPay, SIMS, Internet)
Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils, parents and visitors
Undertake routine financial administration e.g. processing orders, receipt, recording and banking of monies due to the school
Basic first aid
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent interpersonal skills, effective use of IT packages, good organising, planning and prioritising skills
An eye for detail
A passion for working alongside and supporting children
A commitment to teamwork
In return, we can offer you:
· A collaborative working environment with a positive ethos which permeates throughout the Partnership
· Excellent facilities
· A learning community which values each person as an individual
· The support of a Governing Board and Senior Leadership Team that are driven to be the best we can be
We encourage you to visit the school prior to the closing date as this will enable you to experience the working ethos of our school. Please contact the school directly to make an appointment.Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
Employee benefits:
· Access to first class CPD opportunities.
· Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
· Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
· Pension - automatic enrolment into the to the Local Government Pension Scheme one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
· Discounted gym memberships
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Free will writing service
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

To act as a knowledgeable first point of telephone contact for the MOD Central team, identifying urgent calls and passing on messages/dealing with enquiries in an appropriate manner. To open, sort and distribute post (incoming and outgoing) and receive and distribute other messages. Photocopying, filing and retrieval of information both paper and electronic based. To use a range of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams. To assist in the efficient functioning of the MoD Team/Strategic & Commercial Team, including producing accurate and timely reports. To co-ordinate referrals into the MoD inpatient and outpatient service and keep accurate records. To organise own workload using independent judgement to prioritise required tasks and duties. To support the MoD Central Team in organising the administrative function of the team including organising diaries/maintaining Outlook calendars on behalf of the MoD Central Team, arranging/attending meetings, arranging appointments and training events, booking venues and arranging hospitality where necessary. To provide confidential administration support to the general Strategic & Commercial Development team, which will include taking and typing up notes from meetings. Distribution of papers and key documents prior to meetings in line with agreed timescales. To provide a word processing service to the MoD Central Team, which may contain information of a confidential and/or distressing nature. To respond in a courteous and professional manner with clients, visitors and other agencies and their teams. To carry out other general office duties as and when required, including: Collation and distribution of documents Monitoring stationery stocks and supplies Meeting and greeting visitors Ordering refreshments for meetings/events Set up AV equipment Booking of travel and accommodation Collating and inputting data in an accurate and timely manner into both manual and electronic systems. Extracting data from electronic systems and producing reports for both internal and external parties. To provide cover for other administration staff within the MoD Central Team and Education & Development Centre, in times of absence. Be responsible for any development necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post, the knowledge and skills framework and own personal development plan. To take responsibility for own managerial supervision/appraisals. To assist in maintaining and improving services. Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security. Maintain a clean and safe area in which to work. To act in a calm and professional manner at all times. To actively promote and ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights as outlined in Trust policy. To undertake such other duties as may be required suitable to the banding of the post.