Senior Business Assistant

Senior Business Assistant at Our Vibrant Small School

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated professional looking to make a real impact in a close-knit educational environment? Our small primary school is seeking a talented Senior Business Assistant to join our dedicated team!

About Us

At Sudbury Primary School, every staff member plays a crucial role in shaping young minds and futures. Our small size means you'll have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and see the direct impact of your work every day. We pride ourselves on being part of the local community that we serve, building strong relationships with all stakeholders and embodying our school values of Compassion, respect, resilience, responsibility and integrity. We are looking for an organised, dynamic individual who is willing to go above and beyond to support the school.

The Role

As our Senior Business Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our school's operations, ensuring smooth running of our administrative functions. This is a Grade 7 position that offers both challenge and reward. This position is being advertised for 32.5hr per week over a 42 week contract based in school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate a range of business support activities with minimal supervision
• Provide wide-ranging administrative, secretarial, and reception support
• Handle specialized data, finance, and systems support
• Engage in budget monitoring and financial processing
• Develop effective relationships with service users, external contacts, and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, students, parents, and external partners
• Proficiency in ICT, including school management information systems
• Numeracy skills for handling financial tasks
• Initiative to resolve problems independently

Qualifications and Experience:

• Vocational qualification/training at NVQ3 level or equivalent
• Considerable relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of school financial management, reporting, and recording systems
• Understanding of relevant regulations (Finance, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Data protection)

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Chance to make a significant contribution to our school community
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Provisional Interview Date: 25 September 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.