Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The post is for 26 hours per week, term time only.
The pattern of hours is full days Monday and Friday, and mornings only on the days between. This can be discussed further at interview.
Oakdene Primary School would like to appoint a highly motivated and aspiring individual to the role of Administrative Assistant to work in our bustling and welcoming school office. The main purpose of the role is to undertake the day-to-day administration functions of the school with the support of the School Business Manager. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. They must be able to prioritise their own workload effectively and efficiently in a busy office environment and provide support to different teams within the school.
The governing body is looking for applicants who have:
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- A caring, calm and nurturing approach
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is subject to satisfactory DBS Certificate and references.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY
Closing Date: Saturday 20th May 2023
Interviews/Task: Wednesday 24th May 2023
To apply click on the button below: Apply Online
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 (£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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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12,677 - £13,053 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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