Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Required from 1 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.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities
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

Knowledge - Essential/Desirable
- Good working knowledge of ICT systems: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Qualifications - Essential/Desirable
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent

Experience - Essential/Desirable
- Experience working as an Administrative Assistant

Skills - Essential/Desirable
- 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 - Excellent communication skills - 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

Further Information
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

Closing date: Midday 24 August 2012