Administration Assistant

Tall Oaks from Little Acorns Grow

As part of our administrative restructure, Broad Oak Primary School is delighted to welcome a new Administration Assistant to our team. This important role helps keep our large school organised and running smoothly. From managing stock and processing invoices to producing reports and policies, managing school meals, trips and much more, this varied role calls for resilience, flexibility and plenty of enthusiasm!

This is a termtime only position (plus 5 additional days during the summer break), with working hours of 8:15am to 4:15pm.

If you enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll often need to think on your feet and there’s always something new to learn.

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can meet our admin team and find out more about us. To arrange this, please contact our School Business Manager, Louise Fisher-Campling.

As a valued member of our admin team, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Broad Oak Family and helping each school day run smoothly.

We are looking for someone who:

Offers kindness, care and excellent service to everyone
Has strong organisational skills
Has experience of working in a busy office (school experience would be an advantage)
Has high standards of literacy and numeracy
Maintains confidentiality at all times and handles information with discretion
Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
Is hard working, enthusiastic and a great team player

Working at Broad Oak Community Primary School

Broad Oak Community Primary School is a great place to work, somewhere you’ll enjoy coming to everyday. With strong family values at its core, our school creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where care and support are offered to everyonestaff, pupils, and families alike. There’s a real sense of community here and a shared belief in helping each person feel valued, respected and encouraged to be their best. It’s more than just a jobit’s a place where people support each other and where kindness and teamwork are part of everyday life that’s the Broad Oak Family.

Our staff enjoy:

Feeling part of the family Broad Oak really does have that close-knit, caring ethos where people look out for each other and want the best for one another

Wellbeing that matters We put staff wellbeing first, with a supportive atmosphere, a good work/life balance with off-site PPA and access to a paid-for Employee Assistance Programme.

Room to grow There are plenty of chances to learn, develop, and take your career in the direction you want.

Making a real difference Every day brings the chance to help children and colleagues thrive and that’s something we’re all proud of.

A big school, big opportunities With a large and lively setting, there’s always something going onyou’ll never be short of variety or new experiences.

Teamwork that works We love sharing ideas, solving problems together and learning from each other to do our best for all.

A place where everyone belongs Diversity is celebrated here and we make sure every child and adult feels seen, heard, and supported.

At Broad Oak, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come and join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Broad Oak is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to school are encouraged and welcomed, please contact broadoak@sthelens.org.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.