Administration Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Administration Officer, ideally with experience of working in a busy school office environment. This is a permanent role which will involve a wide range of school office administration duties as well as support to the Head of School and School Leadership Team. You will work closely alongside our capable and friendly office team, providing help and support to all school stakeholders including parents and pupils.

The successful candidate will have:

• experience of working in an administration environment, ideally in a school.
• excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• the skill to multitask while prioritising tasks effectively, working with minimal supervision and using initiative.
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• excellent team skills and experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• a positive, proactive ‘can do’ attitude to their role.
• a secure, wide-ranging knowledge of ICT use.

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and/or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Viki Stapley on 01424 444046, or email [email protected] to arrange a visit to the school.

To apply please go to https://arkcastledown.org/jobs/vacancies The closing date for applications is 9.00am on  28/02/2025

Location: Hastings

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

We are community primary school that is dedicated to providing the very best education for the children of our town.

We hold a strong child-centered approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement and challenge are key. We believe that every child has a unique potential and we work hard to inspire and motivate children to achieve their goals.

We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.