Administrative Assistant Full Time

Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new companyHays Education has recently seen an increased need for local Admin and support staff in Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply with the potential for permanent contracts.Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teacher working through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Northampton Secondary School that is a part of The Creative Education Trust, that provides modern facilities for its students within a stimulating environment. The school has high expectations of both students and staff, well-being and ensuring all staff are delivering high quality lessons and feel motivated and supported. The school’s aim for their students is to make them feel confident and intellectually curious, as well as creating well-rounded individuals through curriculum-based and co-curricular activities. Ofsted have stated the school to be “good” and believe pupils behave well, and the school is a calm and orderly environment.Your new roleWe are recruiting for a full-time Admin Assistant to join the team starting for January until Easter 2024, with the potential for extension. We are looking for experienced people who are able to complete general administrative and clerical tasks for the school. The assigned person will be expected to manage incoming calls and queries, send correspondence, act as a point of contact for parents, visitors and stakeholders whilst modelling excellent professional relationships.You will be responsible for planning exciting and interesting lessons to engage pupils in their learning. You must be able to passionately deliver your lessons with enthusiasm and be able to drive pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of recent safeguarding requirements and best practice and be able to adhere to the compliance of school’s policies and procedures at all times.What you’ll need to succeedThe appointed candidate must have previous administrative experience, able to work within deadlines and great customer service-based skills. You must have excellent IT, numeracy and literacy skills, as well as be organised, professional and have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.What you’ll get in returnThis is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students.In return you will get:- Competitive rates of pay.- Holiday pay and pension contributions per week- Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings- Continued professional development and support.- A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250 high street vouchersWhat you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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