School Business Assistant

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About the role

The position of School Business Assistant will be based at Taddington and Priestcliffe C of E Primary School. As a small school, the contribution of each staff member is invaluable, and we are committed to ensuring that every position within our team supports our core mission: fostering a nurturing environment for teaching and learning for all our children and their families.

The role is initially 4 days to be worked Tuesday-Friday over 38 weeks per year with an additional 2 weeks to be directed as necessary by the leadership team, this may include INSET days / half-term hours and clerk to governor duties which involves up to 5 meetings per year to take place outside of school hours.

The role of a School Business Assistant, while primarily clerical and administrative, requires a candidate who embodies our warm, caring ethos and demonstrates a genuine commitment to being a team player. We believe it is crucial that our next School Business Assistant not only excels in their administrative duties but also understands the significance of their position within the wider context of our school community.

We are seeking an individual who will promote our values and exhibit a sense of 'otherness'—someone who goes beyond the basic requirements of the role and is willing to adapt and be flexible to meet the diverse needs of our school. This includes, from time to time, the opportunity to support our children directly, which we see as a rewarding and enjoyable aspect of the position.

We believe that the right candidate will enrich our educational environment, enabling us to continue providing exceptional support and guidance to our students and their families. Our community thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to the educational journey of every child, and we are confident that this role will play a vital part in that mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing administrative tasks, such as maintaining school records and handling correspondence.
• Managing the school Parent Pay system
• Writing letters to parents, and managing school communication systems including the school website and email/text correspondence
• Maintaining and updating the school Single Central Record
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and other statutory requirements.
• Attending evening meetings when directed, to perform the role of Clerk to Governors.
• Administering medicines to children

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in administrative roles (school experience is an advantage but not essential).
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and Google Forms, Docs and Sheets
• Organised and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about contributing to the success of our school community.
• Keen to support children as well as successfully balancing their clerical/ administrative roles.

What We Offer:

• A warm and supportive working environment rooted in Christian values.
• A chance to play a key role in a thriving school.
• Support and mentorship from a network of Business Assistants across the Federation
• Mentorship from the Federation Business Manager

Join us at Taddington and Priestcliffe Primary School and be part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of our children and the community.

If you would like to find out more about the role, you may want to join our virtual meeting on Wednesday 11th December at 3:30PM and Thursday 19th December at 9:30AM. Please email the school business manager for further information: caroline.parsons@taddingtonpriestcliffe.derbyshire.sch.uk

For the full recruitment pack, please click here.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 20th

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.