Lathom High School - A Technology College, Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN (759 on roll)
Tel: 01695 725653
School website: lathomhighschool.org
Following the internal promotion of the current postholder, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to Lead the administration team and provide a highly professional, efficient and effective service to Lathom High School.
The successful candidate will line manage a small team of administrative staff and ensure the administrative functions, systems and processes are effective and efficient. You will also contribute to the general clerical and administrative duties including welcoming students, parents and visitors, dealing with telephone enquiries, maintaining student records, using the schools IT systems for maintaining school dinners, trips, income, online payments and communicating with parents.
Applicants will require a prior knowledge of SIMS a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and will be competent in a range of IT skills. Preferably with previous experience of managing staff.
The successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team but also able to prioritise their workload, using their own initiative to solve problems, be adaptable to any future changes necessary to meet the needs of the school. As first point of contact, you must have excellent communication skills, be smart and always have a professional and positive attitude. We are keen to appoint somebody who has high expectations of themselves, with the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy is a priority in all work undertaken.
Hours: 37 hours per week Term time + 2 weeks
Please see the welcome letter for more details, job description and person specification.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
GCSE Grade C /4 or equivalent in Maths and English
A recognised administration qualification
Previous clerical/ office work
Use of all Microsoft packages
Previous experience of SIMS
Experience of managing people
Previous experience in dealing with members of the public either face to face or over the telephone
Jan Marshall
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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