Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
32.5 hours per week (term time only)
The Governing Body is looking to appoint an outstanding, proactive, and highly motivated Administrative Assistant to work within the school's administration team.
Coety Primary is an innovative, forward thinking school looking to hire an exceptional person for the Administrative Assistantβs role. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of working as part of a team.
We believe in high expectations, a sense of collaboration, and positive enthusiasm, which brings out the best in our team. We invest in professional development and learning to help our staff team create a successful, safe environment for our children and the wider school community.
The successful candidate will:
Be able to work positively with our children, staff team, parents/carers and community to ensure that the school community succeeds;
Be a proactive, flexible and team player;
Embrace professional learning is willing and able to train other colleagues;
Have high expectations of themselves, others, and will take a sense of pride in their role;
Be able to manage and prioritise workload and meet deadlines;
Liaise closely and positively with parents/carers, staff and a range of outside agencies;
Have the ability to work on their own initiative;
Be an active team member.
This is an exciting time to join Coety Primary School as we are midway through a significant transformation. The Administrative Assistant is a new role in our structure and will be a key member of the school team going forward.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Application key dates:
Visit for prospective candidates: Wednesday 07 June
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14 June
Shortlisting date: Friday 16 June
Interview date: Friday 23 June
We are inviting prospective candidates to have a tour of the school on Wednesday the 7th of June at 16:30. If you would like to attend this visit, please liaise and confirm your attendance with Mrs Ryan Phillips, the school's Business Manager, by Tuesday the 6th of June - 01656754990 or e-mail adminmanager@coetyps.bridgend.cymru
We offer a range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees β click here to find out more.
Job details Job reference 15132 Date posted 25/05/2023 Application closing date 14/06/2023 Location Bridgend County Borough Salary Β£15,937 per annum Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Term time Job category/type Vacancy (Schools) Blank
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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