Senior Business Assistant

Carsington and Hopton C of E Primary School is a caring and nurturing family at the heart of its village community.

We are looking to appoint a positive and friendly Senior Business Assistant to join our school. Carsington and Hopton C of E Primary School is part of The Village Federation, made up of 4 local primary schools.

The current contract offers 18 hours per week for 52 weeks, although a term time only contract, or job share or less hours would be considered for the right candidate.

The right candidate needs to be cheerful and well organised, as well as able to multi-task and continually re-prioritise their workload. As the "face of the school" they need to be confident in building strong relationships with parents, staff, governors, the village community, and, most importantly, the children.

Confident IT skills will be essential to learn the school information systems, for which training will be given. Experience in a similar role is preferred and training will be provided in school specific systems.

The Village Federation believes in providing a secure and caring atmosphere for families, staff, governors, our neighbours and most of all, the children in our care. Carsington and Hopton is a forward looking school that builds on strong traditions, and we are looking for a new Senior Business Assistant to join our strong supportive team.

The Village Federation offers an excellent working environment where talent is nurtured, work-life balance is valued, and everyone is determined to create a happy and successful environment for children and adults alike. To learn more about our vision for everyone involved in school, please visit: https://www.thevillagefederation.co.uk/vision

Informal discussions and visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Federation Business Manager at [email protected] to arrange an appointment to visit or to discuss the post.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 14 October 2024.

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.