School Administrator

School Administrator
Permanent Part-time post
30 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks) + 10 days  
BS4 to BS6 - £23,500 to £24,294 per annum , pro-rata ( depending on experience ) 

Required for September 2024 (or sooner if possible)

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! 
 
Burgh by Sands School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, highly skilled and proactive person to join our team. 

We are a small primary school with 101 pupils.  We have a wonderful friendly team of staff who are dedicated to the children and our school.  The staff are hardworking, highly motivated and happy in their jobs.  Teamwork and support for colleagues is a very strong feature of the school.  Your role as front of house will be our parents’ first contact with our team, so we are looking for someone who is approachable, welcoming and unflappable.  

The successful candidate will: 
•    Demonstrate outstanding skills in administration and systems 
•    Be able to maintain precise records, files and follow procedures exactly 
•    Have excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
•    Be a collaborative ‘team player’ eager to share good practice with others 
•    Be able to interact with a variety of audiences (parents, children, staff, senior leaders) in a supportive and professional manner 
•    Be prepared to be flexible in their approach, as no two days are the same in a school! 
•    A sense of humour essential. 
 
We can offer you: 
•    A highly supportive and encouraging working environment 
•    Excellent opportunities for CPD, tailored to your needs 
•    An inclusive approach where all staff are given a genuine voice 

You are welcome to contact the school if you would like to know more about this post on 01228 579367 or by email at office@burgh-by-sands.cumbria.sch.uk 

Should you decide to apply, you will need to complete a Cumberland Council job application form, please complete all sections of this form fully. A copy can be downloaded from the school website where there is also a personal specification which will help you to see what skills and attributes we are looking for. 

A visit to the school is warmly encouraged.  
 
All applicants will be notified of the short-listing decisions by email.  
Closing date 9am on Friday 21st June 2024
Interviews Thursday 27th June 2024

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews are to be confirmed and further details about the interview process will be emailed to the candidates in good time. 

Burgh by Sands School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

We also have a vacancy for Clerk to the Governing Body, both roles could be merged for the right candidate.