Administrative Assistant
37 hours per week
Term time only
Grade 4 Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata (depending on experience)
To start: ASAP
Are you an efficient, organised and enthusiastic administrator seeking a rewarding role close to home? The Bulmershe School is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly school office team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our school community in a term-time-only position, offering you the perfect work-life balance.
This is more than just an admin job; you'll be at the heart of our school's operations, providing essential support to every department. From managing daily correspondence and maintaining our student information database (SIMS) to supporting school events and helping with staff absence cover, your role will be varied, fast-paced and crucial to our smooth running. You'll also play a key role in our admissions, transition and reception teams, making every day different and engaging.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a passion for organisation, who is ready to take on a wide range of requests and needs. If you have experience in a school environment and a desire to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Discover how your skills can help our school thrive! Download the full vacancy pack to find out more and apply today.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Undertake day to day administration duties as directed by the line manager
- Deal with daily correspondence, telephone calls, standard letters, reports etc; receive, distribute and frank mail
- Support the teaching and learning of students in the school as directed by the senior leadership, including communication and record keeping around behaviour management and work experience
- Be responsible for student information, maintain SIMS database
- Support with staff absence and emergency cover operations
- Support with ordering supplies for school
- Support parent and open evenings with administrative duties prior to school events
- Distribute school communications: proof reading emails, sending letters and creating display boards
Please see the below Vacancy pack for the full list of duties and responsibilities.
Why join The Bulmershe School
The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students, who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding. With a thriving and expanding 6th form, The Bulmershe School is an ideal environment for any teacher who would like the challenge and opportunity to teach their subject at A-level.
We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
- If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
- Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
- Email your application and equal opportunities form to the Assistant School Business Manager, Mrs Bagley-Kelly: vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk
The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.