Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Required from September 2012

37hrs per week - 8.15am-4.15pm term time + 2 weeks

H4 £16,830 pro rata (actual £14,720)

Tring School in Hertfordshire is looking for a hardworking and well organised Administrative Assistant for a permanent job to give general support to the Headteacher's PA, Director of Achievement and senior colleagues.

Specific Duties include:

• Supporting the Headteacher's PA with day to day administrative tasks



• Assist with the recruitment process including construction and insertion of advertisements



• Assist with procedures in relation to Personnel ensuring all necessary safeguarding checks are in place



• Maintain the school's Single Central Record in accordance with Safeguarding guidelines



• Provide administrative support to Director of Achievement and other senior colleagues

- Sending letters and communications to parents

- Organise presentation boards

- Organising booklets

- Assist with KS3 and 4 events

- Filtering and editing excel spreadsheets

- Arranging appointments

- Liaising with outside agencies

• Maintain confidentiality at all times in regard to information relating to the school including staff and students

You need to be pro-active, able to use own initiative, work under pressure and to deadlines with attention to detail.

The right candidate should have at least two years office experience, a good working knowledge of ICT systems including Word, Excel and Powerpoint and possess excellent organisation and communication skills.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent



• 2 years' office experience



• Good working knowledge of ICT systems



• High standard of office practice



• Ability to work under pressure and work to deadlines



• Ability to work as a team and on own initiative



• Accuracy and attention to detail



• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in regard to information relating to the school, including staff and students



• Ability to adopt flexible working practices



• Understanding the needs of children

This is a permanent position required as soon as possible.

For more information and to apply please visit our website http://www.tringschoolherts.co.uk/ for application forms or contact Tarja Aila at our partner Capita Education Resourcing on 0800 022 3829 or email

Please apply by completing the Support Staff Application Form and Person Specification Form and email them

Closing date: Midday 24 August 2012