Level 2 Administration and Organisation Assistant Barkers Lane

• Level 2 Administration and Organisation Assistant Barkers Lane

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our long-serving administration and organisation assistant, the governing body of Barker's Lane School are seeking an organised, proactive and dedicated individual to join our friendly school team.

The post is to commence on 5th January. A commitment to ad-hoc paid training from 16th November will be required and can be negotiated.

The post is a permanent role. Term time only with no term-time leave.

The post is 21 and a quarter hours per week with the following working pattern:
Monday 8.00am-12.15pm, Tuesday 8.00am-12.15pm, Wednesday 8.00am-12.15pm, Thursday 8.00am-12.15pm and Friday 8.00am-12.15pm. There will be an opportunity to increase these hours which we can discuss at interview.

This is a key role and the successful applicant will oversee the school's administration duties, organisational management, operational systems and general day-to-day duties of the School Office.

• Be highly motivated, organised and flexible in their approach.
• Have high standards and expectations of themselves and others.
• Have excellent office and organisational skills.
• Have very good word processing skills and have experience of spreadsheets.
• Have good literacy, numeracy and digital skills.
• Support staff and manage school operations effectively.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be highly organised, adaptable and solution-focused.

Have a cheerful approach to meeting people and dealing with challenges with a smile.

• Have the ability to prioritise tasks and situations well with strong multitasking skills and be able to work to strict deadlines.
• Work effectively with staff, governors, parents and external partners and can work supportively within a small team of admin and ancillary staff.

• Share our commitment to supporting children, staff and our school community to 'Learn Together' and thrive.
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school showing your commitment and dedication to the school and our wider activities and have a willingness to play an active part in that.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Knowledge of Wrexham County Borough Council systems is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Having experience of working within a school office environment is an advantage but no essential.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

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