Clerical Assistant - General Level 2

We are seeking an inspiring Administrative Assistant with a passion for supporting our school community. This post is permanent, term time only, 20 hours per week, with a start date 02.11.26. James Bateman Middle School is a “good school” (Ofsted - July 2023). We are now well on our way to being Outstanding.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an office environment. You will be joining an experienced and committed team responsible for supporting staff, pupils and parents across all areas of school life. The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

Under the direction of the School Business Manager and Office Manager, you will assist with daily clerical and administrative duties. Must have knowledge and understanding of management information systems, data, websites and manage your own time effectively.

If you are energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic, have a positive outlook and enjoy a challenge, and feel you have what it takes to support the management of administrative office duties, you will enjoy working within this team.

In return the school offers a comprehensive package of support including:

• Health and well-being support
• Supportive senior leaders, teams and staff
• Cycle to work scheme
• Physiotherapy
• Good pension scheme
• A supportive and nurturing environment with excellent CPD opportunities to further your career

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”.

These positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

The DfE recommend that schools consider undertaking online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Creative Learning Partnership Trust is following this recommendation and, as such, should you be shortlisted on-line searches will be conducted accordingly. The searches will be undertaken in an impartial manner only using publicly obtainable data by Insight HR Ltd (a third-party organisation). This ensures that the Trust meets their legal obligations are met and minimises risk of any bias being formed in recruitment processes.